Why Britney Spears says she 'tapped' Wembanyama

Britney Spears accuses NBA player's security of assaulting her outside a Las Vegas restaurant

Spears claims she was struck in the face when she tried to greet NBA player Victor Wembanyama

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The incident occurred after Spears saw the athlete at two different hotels and approached him outside a restaurant

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The security team member allegedly backhanded Spears, causing her glasses to fall off and nearly making her fall down

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Spears demands an apology from the player, his security, and his team

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Wembanyama, the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, is set to play in the summer league in Las Vegas

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The San Antonio Spurs and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department have not commented on the incident

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Las Vegas police confirm responding to a battery investigation but no arrests or citations have been made

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Wembanyama offers a different version of events, stating that a person grabbed him from behind and security pushed her away

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Spears emphasizes the importance of treating all people with respect and shares her experience to raise awareness

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