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Spears originally addressed the incident on Instagram Thursday, claiming at the time that an NBA player's bodyguard had \"back handed me in the face without looking back, in front of a crowd.\"

She also urged people in the public eye \"to treat people with respect.\"

After Spurs practice on Thursday, Wenbanyama spoke to a gaggle of reporters, claiming at the time that Spears had \"grabbed me from behind, not on my shoulder\" the night before.

In her Instagram post, Spears said she is \"aware of the players statement where he mentions 'I grabbed him from behind.'\" She then claimed she had \"simply tapped him on the shoulder.\"

Following the release of LVMPD's report on the incident, Spears took to Instagram Friday afternoon and said that her experience was a \"cry out on all levels.\"

She added that despite what happened, Spears said she's \"still a huge fan of the NBA player.\"

\"Its not his fault his security hit me,\" she said. \"S--- happens!!! I hope you're all having a wonderful Friday!!!\"

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