Victor Wembanyama Gets Into Heated Exchange With Draymond Green During Spurs-Warriors Game

Victor Wembanyama had the perfect response to Draymond Green's mind games.

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San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) posts up on Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Victor Wembanyama and Draymond Green got into it during Friday’s NBA Cup game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Golden State Warriors at Frost Bank Center. Green was up to his usual antics during an inbounds play in the fourth quarter, as he seemed to be trying to get into Wembanyama’s head by playing some physical defense.

Green might have been able to get some players off their game in that moment, but not Wembanyama. The Frenchman responded in the best way possible, as he posterized the Warriors veteran in some style. Wembanyama taunted Green after the dunk, which actually didn’t count, and the two exchanged words afterward.

Jeremy Sochan then got in on the action as he shoved Green, and a bit of a scuffle broke out. Fortunately, the situation didn’t escalate too much, and no technical fouls were handed out as a result.

Unfortunately for Wembanyama, the officials called Green for a foul when the ball was being inbounded, so no points were awarded on the play.

Wembanyama did make plenty of other special plays on the night and finished with 26 points (10-21 FG), 12 rebounds, four assists, one steal, and three blocks. It looked like the 21-year-old was going to lead the Spurs to victory when they led 95-85 with under seven minutes remaining, but the visitors managed to turn things around.

Stephen Curry would score 11 points from then on to lead the Warriors to a remarkable 109-108 comeback win. Curry was by far the best player on the court on the night, racking up 49 points (16-26 FG), four rebounds, two assists, and two steals.

This was Curry’s second straight 45-point game against the Spurs, having put up 46 points in a 125-120 win on Wednesday. The Spurs are one of the best defensive teams in the NBA, but they had no answer for the 37-year-old. It’s remarkable just how well Curry is playing at his age.

As for Green, he had six points (3-12 FG), eight rebounds, eight assists, and three blocks against the Spurs. The 35-year-old struggled to put the ball in the basket, but got the last laugh with the win.

The Warriors have now improved to 8-6 thanks to these back-to-back wins against the Spurs. They’ll be in action next against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on Sunday at 7 PM ET.

The Spurs, meanwhile, have dropped to 8-4 and are up against the Sacramento Kings at Frost Bank Center on Sunday at 4 PM ET.

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Gautam Varier is a staff writer and columnist for Fadeaway World from Mumbai, India. He graduated from Symbiosis International University with a Master of Business specializing in Sports Management in 2020. This educational achievement enables Gautam to apply sophisticated analytical techniques to his incisive coverage of basketball, blending business acumen with sports knowledge.Before joining Fadeaway World in 2022, Gautam honed his journalistic skills at Sportskeeda and SportsKPI, where he covered a range of sports topics with an emphasis on basketball. His passion for the sport was ignited after witnessing the high-octane offense of the Steve Nash-led Phoenix Suns. Among the Suns, Shawn Marion stood out to Gautam as an all-time underrated NBA player. Marion’s versatility as a defender and his rebounding prowess, despite being just 6’7”, impressed Gautam immensely. He admired Marion’s finishing ability at the rim and his shooting, despite an unconventional jump shot, believing that Marion’s skill set would have been even more appreciated in today’s NBA.This transformative experience not only deepened his love for basketball but also shaped his approach to sports writing, enabling him to connect with readers through vivid storytelling and insightful analysis.
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