NBA star Victor Wembanyama is speaking out after his security guard allegedly hit Britney Spears in the face on Wednesday. The incident happened at Catch restaurant at the Aria Hotel in Las Vegas, where Spears was dining with husband Sam Asghari.
According to TMZ, which was first to report the news, the singer spotted Wembanyama across the restaurant and went over to say hello. When she tapped him on the shoulder, Damian Smith, the Director of Team Security for the San Antonio Spurs, reportedly backhanded her, knocking her glasses off and causing her to fall to the ground.
Th outlet also reports that Smith apologized to Spears, adding that he didn’t realize who she was in the moment. Spears’ security team later filed a police report, alleging battery.
Wembanyama spoke to reporters on Thursday and shared his side of the story.
“I didn’t see what happened, because I...
According to TMZ, which was first to report the news, the singer spotted Wembanyama across the restaurant and went over to say hello. When she tapped him on the shoulder, Damian Smith, the Director of Team Security for the San Antonio Spurs, reportedly backhanded her, knocking her glasses off and causing her to fall to the ground.
Th outlet also reports that Smith apologized to Spears, adding that he didn’t realize who she was in the moment. Spears’ security team later filed a police report, alleging battery.
Wembanyama spoke to reporters on Thursday and shared his side of the story.
“I didn’t see what happened, because I...
- 7/7/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
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