In the NBA Cup final, the Spurs ended up losing to the Knicks. Highly anticipated for this meeting, Victor Wembanyama did not have the best performance, finishing with 18 points. It must be said that the Frenchman had just lost his grandmother a few hours earlier. That didn’t stop some from criticizing Wembanyama. Enough to make Nicolas Batum’s wife jump.
After the defeat of Spurs in the NBA Cup final against KnicksVictor Wembanyama ended up in tears at a press conference. “ Sorry I lost someone today », blurted the Frenchman, who had just lost his grandmother a few hours earlier. Playing this match must therefore not have been easy for Of the fleshwhich was then not at the level that we know him to be. But even knowing this context, criticism from some people has flowed on social networks to attack the star of the Spursjudged not up to par with the frankness of New York.
“A complete lack of decency”
Seeing these criticisms against Victor Wembanyama who had just lost her grandmother, Aurélie Batumwife of Nicolas Batumlet out a rant. Thus, on Xshe posted: “ Some here don’t even realize the mental strength it takes to play despite the news of the death of a loved one. By idolizing the game, you forget the essentials: life, family and health will always come before a match, before basketball. Your reactions are not about sport. They talk about you. Harassing someone who has just lost a loved one is neither an opinion nor a demand: it is a total lack of decency ».
“Victor, all our support to you and your family”
« Attacking a young man in pain is crossing a line. He chose to remain dignified, to stand tall and honor his presence on the field despite the ordeal. You only show your lack of humanity, and it always ends up turning against those who maintain it. Victor, all our support to you and your family. Sincere condolences », she continued, thus stepping up to defend Victor Wembanyama.
