US EditionSan Antonio TV anchor wants unity after Wemby's 'murder' remarks spark vitriol
Victor Wembanyama criticized ICE violence amid recent Minnesota civilian deaths, joining athletes who call for justice after eight nationwide ICE-related fatalities in 2026.
- On Tuesday, January 27, Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs star, said `It's crazy that some people might make it sound like it's acceptable, like the murder of civilians is acceptable` and added he wakes up horrified by the news.
- After the fatal Jan. 24 incident in Minneapolis, ICU nurse Alex Pretti was shot, prompting the Minnesota Timberwolves to postpone their home game; eight people nationwide died in ICE confrontations in 2026.
- Multiple NBA players and coaches, including Tyrese Haliburton and Steve Kerr, responded by speaking out; the NBA Players Association said players `can no longer remain silent` and the NBA prioritized Minneapolis's safety.
- Wembanyama said he is cautious about speaking further because doing so `would have a cost that’s too great for me right now` and expressed concern over his immigration status as a foreigner.
- Across the league, other athletes have publicly protested, with Breanna Stewart holding an `Abolish ICE` sign at the Unrivaled game on Sunday, January 25, exemplifying this trend.
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Victor Wembanyama Is “Horrified” By “The Murder Of Civilians” In Minneapolis
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NBA’s Victor Wembanyama Ignores Spurs’ PR, Speaks Out About ICE in Minnesota
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama won’t keep quiet about what’s happening in the world around him — no matter what his team tries to tell him. “PR has tried, but I’m not going to sit here and give some politically correct … every day I wake up and see the news, and I’m horrified,” Wembanyama, 22, told reporters after practice on Tuesday, January 27. The former NBA Rookie of the Year was talking about ICE’s presence in Minnesota, where two…
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Following the tragic shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by a federal agent, NBA star Victor Wembanyama made headlines by rejecting a scripted response and addressing the gravity of the situation. During a press conference, Wembanyama expressed horror at the increasing violence, emphasizing that the murder of civilians is unacceptable. Despite his awareness of the potential repercussions, he insisted on speaking his mind about the…
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