Spurs star Victor Wembanyama believes the NBA officials' lack of foul calls against his opponents is "unfair" to him at times.
Victor Wembanyama said his charge at Ivica Zubac during a San Antonio Spurs loss to the Los Angeles Clippers was the result of building frustration from what he believes is unfair treatment by NBA referees.
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San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama charged at an opponent during Wednesday's game after getting knocked down.
Wemby's frustrations came to a head midway through the third quarter when he was sent flying to the court after being hip-checked by Zubac. In the previous play, Wemby blocked Zubac's attempted dunk but the latter thought he was fouled. This led to Zubac flailing his arms in frustration before running back on defense and shoving Wemby.
The San Antonio Spurs ' Harrison Barnes knocked down a three-pointer as Zubac sent Wembanyama flying into his own bench as the shot went through the net. Wembanyama quickly got up to chase after Zubac but was stopped by coaches and teammates. No technical fouls were handed out following the play.
The San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama and Houston Rockets' Amen Thompson headlined the pool of NBA sophomores, rookies and G League players named to
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