Victor Wembanyama won't apologize for crying on court after first playoff series win: 'Refuse to carry the burden'
Victor Wembanyama has received criticism for crying on the court after the Spurs' playoff win. Here's why he stands by this choice.
Victor Wembanyama won't apologize for crying on court after first playoff series win: 'Refuse to carry the burden' originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Victor Wembanyama suffered a concussion in Game 2 of the Spurs ' opening round series against the Trail Blazers .
After a one-game absence, Wembanyama was back on the court for Games 4 and 5. When the 22-year-old sensation helped to clinch his first playoff series win, he was brought to tears. But just as quickly as fans remarked about his eye-popping skills, they also criticized his outward show of emotion.
Wembanyama has shown similar emotion in other games this season, including against the Clippers on March 6. That being said, Wembanyama will not be apologizing for this or acting in a certain manner for particular viewers. Here's what to know about Wembanyama's reaction to the criticism.
NBA PLAYOFFS HQ: Live NBA scores | NBA playoff schedule | NBA playoff bracket Why Victor Wembanyama won't apologize for crying on court The day after the Spurs' Game 5 victory, Wembanyama was asked about his reaction to fans' criticism of his tears. “That’s a tough question. I think it’s first and foremost a fear of judgment,” he told L’Équipe reporter Maxime Aubin .