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A supposed rivalry between Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama saw its latest chapter on Saturday, but not all parties seem keen on participating.
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Why Wembanyama's 1-sided beef with Holmgren is good for NBA
And that's perfectly fine. In fact, the NBA probably loves Wembanyama's one-sided bickering with Holmgren. And hopes the other party joins in sooner or later. After all, NBA fans love its theatrics almost as much as it loves the actual games being played.
That competitive edge was displayed by Victor in the Surs’ recent semi-final clash against OKC in the 2025 NBA Cup. He scored 22 points in 21 minutes to end the Thunder’s (franchise-best) 16-game winning streak and finish with a plus/minus rating of +21, while Holmgren finished with just 17 points in 31 minutes.
Dirk Nowitzki was not exactly thrilled by Victor Wembanyama ahead of the San Antonio Spurs’ NBA Cup semi-final. After missing 12 games with a calf injury, Wembanyama finally made his return against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
In a recent interview, Dirk Nowitzki expressed frustration with Victor Wembanyama's casual response regarding Chet Holmgren.
The rivalry between Wembanyama and Holmgren dates back to their rookie seasons, where both players quickly became standout figures in the league. As the season unfolded, their on-court performances fueled discussions about their potential rivalry.
Dirk Nowitzki had some critical comments for Victor Wembanyama after Wemby showed little respect to rival Chet Holmgren.
Victor Wembanyama's latest comments on Chet Holmgren are not sitting well with Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki. The San Antonio Spurs star recently
Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren both entered the NBA with high expectations, each bringing unique skill sets that have made them focal points for their respective teams. Their rivalry began during their rookie seasons,
Wembanyama, in an interview before the NBA Cup semifinal game, made a comment about Holmgren that Nowitzki took exception to.
The Knicks rallied to beat Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 124-113 on Tuesday night to win the NBA Cup.
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