SUMMARY
- Fake Rumors about Wembanyama's Fear of Morant circulated on social media, originating from a fake X account (@TheNBACentel).
- Following the San Antonio Spurs' loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, Victor Wembanyama praised Ja Morant's skills in his post-game interview.
In a recent NBA matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and the Memphis Grizzlies, rumors surfaced around comments allegedly made by Spurs’ French rookie center, Victor Wembanyama, about Memphis’ star player Ja Morant. However, these statements were spread by a fake X account.
After the game, a post from a fake account, @TheNBACentel, alleged that Wembanyama was scared by Morant’s on-court behavior. claiming Morant “kept threatening me on the court with rap lyrics, it scared me. I’ll get him back though.” However, this statement was nowhere to be found in Wembanyama’s actual post-game comments.
Wemby on playing against Ja Morant for the first time:
“He kept threatening me on the court with rap lyrics, it scared me. I’ll get him back though.”
— NBAĆentel (@TheNBACentel) January 3, 2024
The incident seems to be a made-up story aimed at sparking controversy and gaining internet attention. The Spurs’ rookie did not express any fear or concern regarding Morant.
Victor Wembanyama heaps praise on Ja Morant despite Spur’s loss
Despite the San Antonio Spurs’ recent defeat to the Memphis Grizzlies, rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama praised Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant. In a game that ended with Memphis securing a 106-98 win, Morant showed his skills with a game-high 26 points, including a crucial 13 points in the fourth quarter, along with 10 assists.
Wembanyama also had an okay night leading the Spurs with 20 points, seven rebounds, and four blocks. Wemby acknowledged Morant’s skills in his post-game interview.
Wembanyama described Morant as “of course, a good player,” highlighting his challenging qualities: “Very, very small, so it’s hard to catch up on him and very fast. Yeah, it’s just another great player that I see every night in the NBA. Everyone got a franchise player like this who’s causing problems.”
The game was filled with highlight moments, including a noticeable sequence in the first quarter where Wembanyama, known for his nearly 8-foot wingspan, blocked a dunk attempt by Morant. However, Morant eventually got his moment with a slam dunk over Wembanyama in the fourth quarter.
JA MORANT OVER WEMBY 🤯 pic.twitter.com/QXfKgayjRX
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 3, 2024
Spurs’ Keldon Johnson also delivered a strong performance off the bench with 19 points, six rebounds, and four assists. Despite the loss and ongoing challenges with injuries, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich remained positive about the team’s effort, highlighting the need for the young team to maintain their attitude and continue growing.
“We miss Malaki and we miss Zach, but everybody’s got somebody that’s out, so that’s not a big deal,” Popovich said. “But for us it is because they’re such a young team and they need all their bodies. But I’m pleased with their effort. They just have to keep the attitude up.”
The game highlighted the growing rivalry between Wembanyama and Morant. As the Spurs and the Grizzlies prepare for their future meetings, which are on Mar. 22 and Apr. 9, fans can look forward to more exciting performances from these rising stars of the NBA.