US EditionDraymond Green: Spurs' Wembanyama's controversial strategy at Skills Challenge was cleared
- San Antonio Spurs teammates Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul were disqualified from the Skills Challenge for using a controversial strategy that did not consist of valid shot attempts according to NBA rules.
- Wembanyama claimed they had the fastest time in the event at 47.9 seconds, but it was not recognized due to their unconventional strategy.
- Draymond Green noted that Wembanyama asked NBA staffers beforehand if his plan was acceptable and practiced the strategy during warm-ups.
- After the disqualification, Paul argued their point to officials, but his arguments were ignored.
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NBA All-Star: Wembanyama, Chris Paul DQ'ed after plan backfires
SAN FRANCISCO — Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul made history on All-Star Saturday night. The wrong type of history, that is. The San Antonio teammates were disqualified from the Skills Challenge on All-Star Saturday night because their shot attempts during the event were not “valid,” as the rules required. And afterward, all everyone wanted to know was who came up with the plan. READ: NBA All-Star: Mac McClung pulls off first dunk contest three…
Chris Paul And Victor Wembaynama Were Immediately Disqualified For Blatantly Trying To Cheat In The Skills Competition
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Victor Wembanyama thought he had a time-saving idea; the NBA DQ'ed him and Chris Paul anyway
Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul made history on All-Star Saturday night. The wrong type of history, that is. The San Antonio teammates were disqualified from the Skills Challenge on All-Star
Spurs duo DQ'd from skills event for skirting rules
Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul's bid at winning the NBA's Skills Challenge crown on All-Star Saturday night ended promptly when San Antonio's star duo was disqualified for not even trying to make real attempts on their shots.
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