NBA Analyst Udonis Haslem Defends Victor Wembanyama's Actions
Summary
Victor Wembanyama, a player for the San Antonio Spurs, was ejected early in Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves after hitting an opponent in the face. NBA analyst Udonis Haslem and Spurs coach Mitch Johnson defended Wembanyama, saying he was protecting himself because he had been treated very physically by opponents during the playoffs.Key Facts
- Victor Wembanyama was ejected for a flagrant foul for hitting Naz Reid in the face.
- The NBA called the contact “excessive and unnecessary” but will not punish Wembanyama further.
- Wembanyama will be allowed to play in Game 5.
- Udonis Haslem, an experienced NBA player and analyst, said players sometimes need to protect themselves when officials don’t.
- Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said Wembanyama faces a lot of physical play and needs some protection.
- Haslem and Johnson said players push and hit Wembanyama often during the playoffs.
- Game 5 between the Spurs and Timberwolves will start at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
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