Called to discuss the recent events affecting the United States, the Frenchman from the San Antonio Spurs showed his concern.
Victor Wembanyama speaks. Not to talk about his current sporting performances. But to denounce the tense climate which has surrounded the United States and in particular Minneapolis for several weeks, after the death of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old American citizen, shot dead last Saturday by immigration police agents.
Questioned this Tuesday after his training, the French basketball star did not go out of his way to display his fears: “You know, the Spurs communications department tried to advise me (on how to answer), but I’m not going to sit here and make a politically correct speech. Every day I wake up, I watch the news, and I am horrified. I find it crazy that some people can give the impression, or suggest, that the killing of civilians can be acceptable.said “Wemby”, in comments relayed by our colleagues from The Team.
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“Saying everything I have in mind would come at too high a cost”
And to add: “When I read the news, sometimes I ask myself very deep questions about my own life. But I am also aware that saying everything I have in mind would come at too high a cost for me today. So I prefer not to go into too many details. Of course. It’s terrible. I know I’m a foreigner. And I live in this country, so yes, I’m worried.”
On Sunday, the NBA players’ union broke its silence by issuing a statement supporting the protests in Minneapolis. This Monday, it was Guerschon Yabusele, another major player in French basketball, who spoke on social networks, denouncing the murders by the American immigration police.
