Victor Wembanyama was once again seen with his arms folded during the national anthem before Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday in San Antonio.
The San Antonio Spurs star had drawn criticism for his posture during The Star-Spangled Banner in
before Games 1 and 2. Later, the 22-year-old Frenchman was conspicuously absent for the song before Games 3 and 4 in New York.
And as has been the case throughout the series, Wembanyama faced online criticism for the perceived slight.
‘He’s trying to prove a point that he’s bigger than the National Anthem,’ one angry fan wrote on X.
‘WTF,’ a second critic wrote. ‘Victor Wembanyama again standing with his arms crossed during the National Anthem!!’
‘It’s extremely disrespectful,’ another added. ‘You’re fortunate to enjoy the fruits of Capitalism in America, the greatest country in the world. Show some gratitude, or Leave!’
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Spurs center Victor Wembanyama was once again seen with his arms folded during the national anthem before Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday in San Antonio
