Basketball’s next phenom has the San Antonio Spurs contending for a championship. It’s all because of the shot he’s stopped shooting.

Victor Wembanyama drew attention during the NBA Cup final buildup after being spotted doing sideline work with Bismack Biyombo.

Nikola Jokić has taken home three of the last five MVP awards and finished in second place in the voting the two years he didn't win the trophy during that span, but Victor Wembanyama does not believe the Denver Nuggets star is the NBA's best player.

OG Anunoby anotó 28 puntos, Jalen Brunson añadió 25, y los Knicks de Nueva York se recuperaron para vencer el martes 124-113 a Victor Wembanyama y los Spurs de San Antonio, con lo cual conquistaron la Copa NBA.

Victor Wembanyama could become the Thunder's greatest rival. That's what makes his hate for them so refreshing.

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.

The Spurs gave the Thunder their second loss of the season, after a strong 24-1 start. On Wembanyama’s return, he had 22 points, nine rebounds and two blocks off the bench. San Antonio will stay in Las Vegas, Nevada, to face the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup Finals on Tuesday.

How well is this team playing together? They're now 9-3 without Victor Wembanyama, and for those that want to throw dookie on the plus/minus stat, last year the Spurs only had three players on their roster with a positive flex. This year? Of the 18 guys who have stepped on the court, 14 are in the positive.