A colossal match and a hefty fine. Against the New York Knicks, on the night of Friday to Saturday, Victor Wembanyama worked wonders. With 40 points, 20 rebounds, 7 assists and 1 block, the French giant greatly contributed to the success of the San Antonio Spurs (130-126). But the rookie was also sanctioned by the League: he will have to pay $25,000.
The reason ? At the end of the match, the inside celebrated by throwing the ball into the stands, which is prohibited by the regulations. On the sidelines of the Spurs' defeat against Golden State (113-117), on the night from Sunday to Monday, Victor Wembanyama returned to this fine.
“When I threw the ball, I thought about it, I told myself that others had already been sanctioned for that, but it was never with bad intention,” admitted the French player. It was just funny. I wasn't trying to hurt anyone, but to please someone. I told myself it would pass. »
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If the San Antonio Spurs lost to the Californians, Victor Wembanyama once again produced a very high level performance. The interior scored 32 points, grabbed 9 rebounds and delivered 5 assists. Added to this are 4 interceptions and 3 blocks. For Golden State, playmaker Stephen Curry led his team with 33 points.