San Antonio Spurs coach Mitch Johnson defends Victor Wembanyama after the star center is ejected during Game 4. Multiple outlets report that Wembanyama is removed from the game in the first half following an incident in which he swings his elbow, described as targeting an opponent’s head. Johnson publicly backs his player, arguing that Wembanyama needs protection from excessive physical play and that, at some point, the league should account for how physicality affects him. Sources consistently characterize Johnson’s comments as a defense of Wembanyama rather than an acceptance of fault. While the coverage centers on Johnson’s perspective, it also notes the core fact of the event: Wembanyama receives his first career ejection for the elbowing incident. The reports vary mainly in wording—some emphasize Johnson’s view that he must “protect himself,” while others highlight his criticism of how referees handle the situation. Overall, the common thread is Johnson’s insistence that Wembanyama should be shielded from roughness as he plays.