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

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

Former NBA guard Rashad McCants called out Dirk Nowitzki for being “soft” after the Dallas Mavericks legend criticized Victor Wembanyama for his comments toward Chet Holmgren.

Flagg is already a really good NBA player, but how does he stack up compared to his peers? ESPN ranked the top 25 players under 25 years old based on long-term potential, and had Cooper Flagg 8th, only behind Victor Wembanyama, Anthony Edwards, Cade Cunningham, Jalen Williams, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and Evan Mobley.

Oklahoma City Thunder has secured its future by signing Chet Holmgren to a five-year, $250 million extension. This move solidifies the young core alon

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Holmgren was sidelined for three months last season because of a fractured pelvis and is "chasing for more" this season.

While coming up on a Chet Holmgren screen in a 94-58 game in the third quarter, Allen ran into him hard with his forearm near the head area of the star center. The Thunder had a visceral reaction to what ended up being called a flagrant two foul and an ejection, and a brawl nearly ensued.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addresses the media following Emirates NBA Cup Semifinals.