During the game, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander appeared to protect himself from potential injury, but in the process, he inadvertently squeezed his legs and sent Victor Wembanyama to the floor.
The Oklahoma City Thunder finally overcame their struggles against the San Antonio Spurs. On Tuesday, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led OKC to a 119-98 victory. The win snapped their three-game losing streak against Victor Wembanyama’s squad.
Several highlights from the game quickly went viral, particularly a clip involving Shai and Wemby. During the game, cameras captured Shai attempting to protect himself from injury, but in the process, he inadvertently squeezed his legs and sent Victor Wembanyama to the floor.
Fortunately, Wemby avoided injury from the fall. Still, the night ended in disappointment for the French star as he recorded another loss while starting for the Spurs. Meanwhile, Shai achieved a long-awaited revenge against San Antonio, although he admitted he wasn’t overly focused on that before tip-off.
Fans React to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Risky Play on Victor Wembanyama
“Draymond would get 10-game suspension and $500k fine,” one fan joked.
“He’s protecting his jewels. I know this move,” another fan commented.
“Bro was protecting his crown jewels lmao you lyin if you ain’t squeezing tight from an 8ft alien about to step on your manhood,” a user added.
“Wait that’s actually insane,” one comment read.
“Dirty move man,” another fan reacted.
“That’s some hoe-ass tactics,” a fan chimed in.
“Looks like it didn’t work because he got up,” one user noted.
In the end, Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder used a dominant second half to secure their first win over the Spurs this season. OKC will face San Antonio again on February 5. Fans are eager to see if the Thunder can continue their strong performance against the Spurs.
