Victor Wembanyama‘s first NBA All-Star Weekend was supposed to be a showcase of his incredible talent, but instead, it took a surprising turn during the Skills Challenge. The San Antonio Spurs rookie completed the event in the fastest time of the night, only to be disqualified afterward for an apparent rule violation.
Wembanyama was visibly frustrated by the decision, expressing his confusion over the disqualification. “I had the best time of the night, but it didn’t count,” he stated, emphasizing that he had followed the process as he understood it.
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Draymond Green defends Wembanyama’s intentions
Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green later weighed in on the situation, offering his perspective on what went wrong. Rather than accusing Wembanyama of intentionally breaking the rules, Green suggested that the young star had simply asked for clarification from the wrong people before competing.
“He did ask before doing it, but he may have asked the wrong people,” Green explained. His comment implied that Wembanyama wasn’t trying to gain an unfair advantage but was instead misinformed about the rules, leading to the unfortunate disqualification.
A tough lesson for the rising star
While the disqualification may have cast a shadow over Wembanyama’s performance, it also serves as an early lesson in his NBA career. Despite the setback, the 7’4″ rookie has continued to impress fans and analysts with his skill and poise.
Many fans took to social media to defend Wembanyama, arguing that his effort should have counted given that he recorded the best time. Regardless of the controversy, the French phenom remains one of the most exciting young players in the league, and his first All-Star Weekend will be remembered as just the beginning of what promises to be a remarkable career.
