Victor Wembanyama was on the wrong end of one of the most vicious dunks in the ongoing NBA Summer League games. Charlotte Hornets forward Kai Jones caught a perfect lob from his teammate to throw it down over the 7-foot-5 “Wemby.”
Fans on Twitter reacted to the highlight reel:
“Don’t let Britney Spears stans see this”
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The comment about Britney Spears was regarding the pop superstar’s recent brush with Victor Wembanyama’s security. Spears claimed that she was struck hard by one of the rookie’s bodyguards.
The singer told reporters after the incident that she was a big fan of “Wemby.” She also expected someone from the Frenchman’s camp to publicly apologize for the incident.
Las Vegas Police later released a statement that following their investigation, it was found out that it was Britney Spears’ own hand that inadvertently struck her. Furthermore, no case was filed against Wembanyama’s security detail.
Wembanyama’s summer league debut was so hyped that the Thomas and Mack Center was filled to the rafters. Tickets were more expensive than past versions of the tournament due to the excitement of the Frenchman’s first game as an NBA player.
The No. 1 pick of this year’s draft started 0-3 on the night, which included a missed point-blank dunk against Brandon Miller. He struggled on offense, hitting just 1-7 shots and missed all three of his 3-point attempts in the first half.
After the first 24 minutes of the game, he had five points, five rebounds, three blocks and one demoralizing poster dunk courtesy of Jones.
Victor Wembanyama also showed glimpses of his staggering skills
Victor Wembanyama is considered the best prospect the NBA has seen since LeBron James. Part of the excitement and intrigue was the rookie’s never-before-seen blend of size, length, mobility and skills.
On Friday night against the Charlotte Hornets, some of those enviable assets were on display. Wembanyama’s length and rim protection were already evident. Despite Kai Jones’ vicious slam, the rookie controlled the paint on the defensive end.
“Wemby” finished with five blocks, half of what the San Antonio Spurs produced as a team. The number of shots that he changed just by his mere presence was also noticeable.
Wembanyama’s ball handling and playmaking were also stunning. Although he couldn’t consistently break down Charlotte’s defense, he gave his teammates several opportunities with his passing and reading of the game.
The rookie had this to say after the game (via Nate Ryan):
“I didn’t really know what I was doing on the court, but I’m trying to learn…”
The Wembanyama era is only starting. While it got to a rough start, Spurs fans will be happy with what they’ve seen.
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