San Antonio Spurs guard Blake Wesley has weighed in on the controversial incident involving Victor Wembanyama, who was body-slammed during a recent game. Wesley acknowledged the frustration but insisted the move was not intentional.
According to Tom Orsborn’s report, Wesley stated, “No one wants to see anyone get hurt, but you can see his frustration. I understand his situation. I don’t think it was intentional, but it’s more like they were grabbing me the whole time, and I was trying to protect myself because no one else will.” Wesley’s comments echoed Wembanyama’s emotional reaction after the game.
The altercation occurred when Wembanyama was jostling for position under the basket and ended up on the floor after physical contact with an opponent. While the league did not issue any additional disciplinary action against the player involved, the Spurs organization has long been frustrated with the officiating.
Wesley’s interpretation frames the incident as a natural instinct from a superstar who felt unprotected, rather than a deliberate act of retaliation. This perspective aligns with recent complaints from the Spurs’ coaching staff about the “superstar treatment” Wembanyama receives from referees.