Despite the democratization of fake news on social networks – particularly in the favorable context of April 1st, some Internet users continue to be fooled.
Including in the NBA universe, where a tweet about Victor Wembanyama outraged more than one.
Despite the efforts of different platforms to fight against this scourge, it remains relevant today.
Fake news continues to proliferate on social networks and still manages to deceive some of its readers.
And what better way to deceive the NBA community than a troll like this on Victor Wembanyama.
April Fool’s Day goes viral in the US on Victor Wembanyama
A new sensation in the league, Wembanyama doesn’t see a day go by without his name making headlines across the Atlantic.
It must be said that his exploits on the court provide material for journalists and other influential media.
On April 1, 2024, the StatMamba account , usually known for its seriousness, therefore decided to include the Frenchman in the MVP race in order to trap its followers:
Updated KIA Race to MVP Ladder:
1) Nikola Jokic
2) Luka Doncic
3) Victor Wembanyama
4) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
5) Giannis Antetokounmpo pic.twitter.com/52wZSHpqEY— StatMamba (@StatMamba) April 1, 2024
In this ranking which appears completely legitimate in person, Wemby therefore ranks 3rd, just behind the real candidates Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Giannis Antetokounmpo find themselves behind the French interior despite better individual and collective seasons.
And if this deception seemed obvious to detect for some Internet users, others fell for it:
Are you kidding me?! https://t.co/q1b40BEuLC
— Will ⛈️ (@GodswillTosyn) April 2, 2024
Are you kinding me ?!
So a guy who's team is last is 3rd for the MVP?!
— Paul Atreides (@PaulAtretre) April 1, 2024
So, a guy whose team is last is 3rd in the MVP race?!
April Fools may follow one another and look the same from year to year on the web, but some of them still manage to deceive Internet users.
The proof with this viral troll on Victor Wembanyama who fully fulfilled his mission.
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