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.

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.

Former NBA player Rashad McCants took Victor Wembanyama's side after the San Antonio Spurs superstar got criticized by Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki before the NBA Cup semifinals game between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder last Saturday.

Dirk Nowitzki was not a fan of Victor Wembanyama's comments about Chet Holmgren before the NBA Cup semifinals.

Dirk Nowitzki had some critical comments for Victor Wembanyama after Wemby showed little respect to rival Chet Holmgren.

Wembanyama, in an interview before the NBA Cup semifinal game, made a comment about Holmgren that Nowitzki took exception to.

Victor Wembanyama's latest comments on Chet Holmgren are not sitting well with Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki. The San Antonio Spurs star recently

What Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren react to their NBA Cup semifinals loss to the Spurs.

There’s a budding rivalry between the Spurs and the Thunder, that much is clear after Saturday night’s intense matchup.