The 19-year-old NBA star told ESPN reporters on Thursday about the incident with Britney Spears: “Something happened, as I was walking with security from the team to a house.” some line. We were in the hall. There were a lot of people, and everyone was calling out to me…”.

Wembanyama said he “couldn’t stop” when someone – who happened to be Britney Spears – called out to him. The 19-year-old NBA star said that Britney “grabbed” him from behind.

“I didn’t see what happened because I was going straight and didn’t stop” – Victor added – “That person grabbed me from behind – not on my shoulder – she grabbed me from the front. behind. I only know the security guard pushed her away.”

While the San Antonio Spurs player said he didn’t know “how much force” his security team used, he did know that he “pushed her away.”

“To be able to walk in and enjoy a delicious dinner, I don’t stop to look” – the 19-year-old star said, laughing.

Wembanyama also claimed that he did not know that the fan who tried to talk to him was Spears.

“I didn’t know for a few hours, but when I got back to the hotel… I thought it wasn’t a big deal, and then Spurs security told me it was Britney Spears” – professional footballer told ESPN – “At first, my reaction was like: Are you joking? But yeah, it turned out to be Britney Spears. I never saw her face. I just kept walking straight “.

According to information reported earlier Wednesday night (US time) by news site TMZ, Britney was said to have been hit in the face by Wembanyama security staff at celebrity hotspot Catch inside Aria Resort & Casino. in Las Vegas.

A source says that Spears is a “fan” of Victor – who recently signed with the Spurs in the 2023 NBA Draft – and she approached him to see if they could take a photo together. However, the 19-year-old star’s security officer reportedly slapped Britney in the face and caused her to fall to the floor. According to a source who spoke to TMZ, the security guard later apologized to Spears at her desk.