Here's the truth about Victor Wembanyama's alleged shade at MSG

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama. Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Here's the truth about Victor Wembanyama's alleged shade at Madison Square Garden after viral tweet

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 11/8/23

Victor Wembanyama did not throw shade at Madison Square Garden despite what many media aggregators would have led you to believe.

A quote Wembanyama delivered about Madison Square Garden ahead of his debut at the famed New York City venue went viral on Wednesday. Wembanyama was quoted as saying that MSG was “not as big as I expected.”

That quote was amplified and made it seem like Wembanyama was not impressed by MSG.

“It’s not as big as I expected.”

– Victor Wembanyama on his 1st appearance at MSG pic.twitter.com/o95f8i6eY9

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) November 8, 2023

Although that quote was highlighted by some aggregators, it’s not at all indicative of how Wemby said he felt about MSG.

The San Antonio Spurs center’s full quote on MSG was that “it’s not as big as I expected, but still the vibe is here.”

Victor Wembanyama on Madison Square Garden, Facing the Knicks & Knicks fans, NBA surprises, playing at MSG, meeting Tom Brady, being called "The Alien" #porvida #nba #sanantonio #NewYorkForever #gospursgo pic.twitter.com/SAw7WjwL0V
— JeffGSpursKENS5 (@JeffGSpursZone) November 8, 2023

Ahead of his team’s Wednesday night game against the New York Knicks, Wembanyama also said he was eager to make his debut at the venue.

“I heard from so many people that this is the best basketball gym in the world and I’m eager to find out,” Wembanyama said. “I’m definitely expecting some good team and individual performances here.”

Wembanyama, who was the No. 1 pick in this year’s NBA Draft, entered Wednesday’s game averaging 19.3 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.6 blocks and 1.3 steals per game in his rookie season.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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