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Wemby condemns violence against Spurs fans
Key takeaways
- NEW YORK -- Victor Wembanyama was among players on both the Spurs and Knicks to condemn the videos permeating social media of apparent New York fans physically attacking San Antonio supporters.
- Informed of videos shared on social media showing fans attacking Spurs fans on the streets and ripping off their jerseys, Wembanyama denounced those actions.
- "My thoughts of course [are] that we can't forget it's a game," he said.
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NEW YORK -- Victor Wembanyama was among players on both the Spurs and Knicks to condemn the videos permeating social media of apparent New York fans physically attacking San Antonio supporters.
Informed of videos shared on social media showing fans attacking Spurs fans on the streets and ripping off their jerseys, Wembanyama denounced those actions.
"My thoughts of course [are] that we can't forget it's a game," he said. "We're just playing a game out there. I am all for passion, but [with] the respect of each other. It's unacceptable."
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