LAS VEGAS — San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama stated Thursday he believes Britney Spears grabbed him from behind as he was strolling right into a restaurant at a Las Vegas on line casino, and that the safety element he was with pushed the pop star away.

Wembanyama stated he wasn’t advised that Spears was the one who grabbed him till hours later.

Spears filed a police report claiming she was struck by a safety guard whereas making an attempt to get the eye of Wembanyama, an individual with information of the matter stated Thursday. The particular person spoke to The Associated Press on situation of anonymity as a result of the police report had but to be launched publicly.

Spears’ representatives didn't reply to a request for remark and police officers didn't instantly return a message looking for extra particulars. Wembanyama stated safety suggested him to not cease for anybody as he walked into the restaurant, conscious that pausing may trigger a stir and permit a crowd to construct.

“Something did happen, a little bit, when I was walking with some security from the team to some restaurant,” Wembanyama stated. “We have been within the corridor. There was lots of people, so folks have been calling (at) me, clearly. There was one one that was calling me however we talked earlier than with safety.

“I couldn’t stop. That person was calling me, ‘Sir, sir,’ and that person grabbed me from behind,” Wembanyama stated. “I didn’t see what happened because I was walking straight and didn’t stop. That person grabbed me from behind - not on my shoulder, she grabbed me from behind. I just know the security pushed her away. I don’t know with how much force but security pushed her away. I didn’t stop to look so I could walk in and enjoy a nice dinner.”

TMZ first reported particulars of the occasion that came about Wednesday night time close to a restaurant on the ARIA lodge and on line casino. TMZ stated Spears was in a gaggle of 4 making an attempt to enter a restaurant for dinner and that she “was swarmed by fans as she entered the casino.” TMZ stated she observed Wembanyama and tapped him on the shoulder in an effort to get his consideration; Spears, the location stated, wound up being struck within the face and having her glasses knocked off.

“I didn’t know for a couple hours, but when I came back to the hotel … I thought it was no big deal, and then security of the Spurs told me it was Britney Spears,” Wembanyama stated. “At first, I was like, ‘You’re joking,’ but yeah, it turns out it was Britney Spears. I never saw her face. I just kept walking straight.”

He was unaware that the state of affairs had made headlines till Thursday.

“I saw the news obviously this morning. I woke up to a couple of phone calls,” Wembanyama stated.

Wembanyama will make his NBA Summer League debut with the Spurs on Friday night time in Las Vegas towards the Charlotte Hornets. He signed some autographs for followers on the ARIA on Wednesday night time and did the identical for a small variety of onlookers as he entered an area highschool for apply with the Spurs on Thursday morning.

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