Agent of Victor Wembanyama Reveals Britney Spears Controversy Was an Welcome to America Moment for the Talented Star

By Uddipta Das On Jul 12, 2023 0

Victor Wembanyama got himself into a controversy after arriving in the United States, although it wasn’t his fault. Britney Spears recently approached Wembanyama from behind, and his security guy accidentally hit her in the face. This incident became viral.

After the incident, Victor Wembanyama faced a lot of criticism for not saying sorry. His agent, Bouna Ndiaye, shared with Marc Spears from Andscape that the entire situation was an important introduction to America for his client.

Agent of Victor Wembanyama on the Britney Spears incident

“The Britney Spears [incident] was a very good ‘Welcome [to] America’ moment. Small in a sense, but big in a sense. That was nothing. But there was so much noise for nothing and it turned into something … He was just walking. He didn’t do anything. But it shows you in America, everything is much bigger than anywhere else in the world,” he said.

Spears and her fans were furious after the incident. Her husband wanted Wembanyama punished, but he will not face charges as a result of the event. Many people may not think this is a big problem, but this incident got viral because Britney is a huge celebrity. Wembanyama surely got to know what it feels like to be in a controversy in the USA.

Wembanyama will take a break from media

Wembanyama is frustrated after the Britney Spears controversy. He revealed after his superb performance in his second Summer League game that he wants to disappear from the media for a few months. He will have to deal with media pressure once he starts regularly playing in the NBA.

Victor Wembanyama