Wemby's "Hard Fouls" Whisper Revealed

Victor Wembanyama's alleged directive for "hard fouls" was deciphered by lip readers following the San Antonio Spurs' Game 5 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Spurs brought in reserve players in the final minutes of the game, which concluded with a 127-114 score on the road.

During this "garbage time" period, Mason Plumlee committed a foul that was later upgraded to a flagrant one. He and Bismack Biyombo were observed engaging in rough play against Thunder guard Jared McCain, a key player for the team. Fans noted that Plumlee and Biyombo seemed to receive instructions from Wembanyama before these actions.

Expert lip readers interpreted Wembanyama's message to Plumlee and Biyombo as "Hard fouls." Plumlee's actions included running through McCain's back, while Biyombo left extra contact on McCain after a blocked shot. The Thunder's bench recognized the intent and advised McCain to stay in the corner to avoid further injury. McCain has become a crucial starter for the Thunder due to injuries to other players.

While some may question the ethics of Wembanyama's alleged commands, hard fouling is a recognized aspect of playoff basketball, provided it does not cross a line. The Thunder themselves are known for their physical defense.