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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama responds to critics who call him ‘too emotional, gay’
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Amid San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama 's first career playoff appearance, fans and media alike have watched and reacted with a critical eye, prompting a response from the league's Defensive Player of the Year. After a 114-95 Game 5 win closed out their first-round series against the Portland Blazers, Wembanyama was asked an interesting question.
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Wembanyama responded to those who critique him as a player and a leader, per Spurs reporter Maxime Aubin.
"That's a tough question. I think it's first and foremost a fear of judgment," Wembanyama said. "Like this feeling that you have to act a certain way, social codes, I guess. Personally, I refuse to carry the burden of having to hide my emotions."
Wembanyama has shown vast sides of his personality this season. From making a case for himself as an MVP candidate, speaking openly about the ups and downs of the regular season, and sharing his goals for the future, Wembanyama has stepped up as the Spurs' leader both on and off the court.
Shaquille O'Neal's 'perfect' take on Spurs' Victor Wembanyama
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Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama received high praise from Shaquille O'Neal . In awe of how dominant Wembanyama has been on both ends of the floor this season, O'Neal didn't hold back on the dynamic center's ability to check all of the boxes, he said, per NBA on ESPN.
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"I think Wemby is the first perfect big man that's ever created. Can shoot, free throws, play defense, play offense, he's a great team player. I'm happy for the Spurs, I'm happy for Wemby. He's a joy to watch," O'Neal said
Wembanyama and the Spurs will face the winner of the Nuggets-Timberwolves' first-round series.
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