The French center who was recently selected as number 1 in the Draft was in a restaurant in Las Vegas, like the singer.
A scandal occurred in a restaurant in Las Vegas on Britney Spears was allegedly hit by a San Antonio Spurs security agent to ask the young NBA star for a photo Victor Wembanyama.
Britney Spears was reportedly beaten by a security guard for asking for a photo in Wembanyama
The 19-year-old basketball player is having dinner in Las Vegas, in preview of his Summer League debutwhich is waiting around the NBA world, after being sselected by the Spurs with the first pick of the 2023 Draft.
It was there when, according to TMZ, the American singer was in the same place and when he learned about the presence of the French pivot he wanted to come over to take a picture with him. However, when he pats his back, his security reacts badly and attacks him in the face.
Apparently, they couldn’t tell it was Spears and believed it was a fan. In addition, after finding out who he was, they decided to apologize but the actress -who was accompanied by her husband Sam Asghari and two other people- filed a complaint with the Metropolitan Police Department alleging assault.
Who is Victor Wembanyama, the coveted young Frenchman in the 2023 NBA Draft
Wemby, as they call it in the United Stateswas born in Le Chesnay, Francea, and before turning to basketball he tried to become a soccer goalkeeper and devoted himself to judo. Barcelona of Spain and ASVEL of France already wanted him at the age of ten, but the latter signed him in 2021. It is worth mentioning one important information: the club is owned by ex-NBA Tony Parker and the coach’s brother, Terence.
In 2022 he went to the Metropolitans 92, also from his country, and amazed the most important basketball league in the world in October for almost exhibition parties in Las Vegas, corresponding to the NBA G Ignite League. From what is shown, it is considered a classic unicorn, a nickname used by players of enormous size with the ease of movement and speed of smaller sizes.
Wembanyama will become the highest paid rookie of all time
According to Forbes, the 19-year-old center will receive 55 million dollars over four seasons. Wemby’s salary will increase during the four years of the contract: 12; 12.7; 13 and 16.8 million, respectively.
For reference, LeBron James made $18.8 million in his first deal, at another time, yes (2003). Exactly, the Le Chesnay-born is expected to be the best prospect since Bron himself, for many the best basketball players of all time.
The previous records for ‘rookie’ contracts are matched by Paolo Banchero, number 1 in the 2022 draft, and Cade Cunningham, first choice in 2021, with 50 and 45.6 million, respectively.
Source: Tycsports
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