As two 7-footers with freakish athleticism starring for two of the best teams in the Western Conference, Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren have a budding NBA rivalry. And while there doesn't seem to be any animosity between the two giants, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki believes Wembanayma made a comment that was “dismissive” of Holmgren during an interview that aired on Amazon Prime Video ahead of the NBA Cup semifinal between the Spurs and Thunder on Saturday.

Wembanyama was asked what he and Holmgren “force each other to tap into” when they face off in their individual matchups.

“Ultimately on the court—you know, the MVP's [Shai Gilgeous-Alexander] on that court,” Wembanyama said. “The reigning MVP—so he is our main focus. Anybody is hard to guard when you

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