Several days ago FIBA published an exclusive interview with French basketball star and top 2023 NBA Draft prospect Victor Wembanyama. There’s only one problem though: The interview wasn’t real.
Wembanyama took to Instagram this week to complain that FIBA published a fake interview with him that never took place. “4 days ago, @FIBA published a FAKE interview with me. WTF???”
In a statement released shortly afterwards, FIBA acknowledged their mistake and explained what happened. Apparently, the interview was given to them by a long-time contributor from French media.
But after hearing from Wembanyama, they double-checked with the reporter and realized that the veracity of the interview could not be confirmed. FIBA have since removed the article, all social media references to it and terminated their relationship with the reporter.
“An article featuring a supposed interview with Victor Wembanyama was recently published on the FIBA website,” the statement reads. “After doubts were expressed by the player regarding the interview, which was provided to FIBA by a long-time French contributor, the veracity of the interview could not be confirmed.
“FIBA has without delay removed the article and all related social media posts, and has immediately terminated the relationship with the freelance reporter.”
Victor Wembanyama and France have already wrapped up their qualification for the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Asia. They have games against the Czech Republic and Lithuania that are merely tuneups at this point.
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