Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren have developed a competitive rivalry on the court during their three seasons in the NBA, as the two freakishly athletic big men have already authored several memorable showdowns when the Spurs and Thunder have faced off. The two clubs—and two star bigs—went head-to-head once again on Christmas Day, as the Spurs, who were already responsible for two of Oklahoma City's four losses this season, looked to defeat the Thunder for a third time.
In the heat of battle, broadcast mics picked up Wembanyama enjoying a bit of schadenfreude at the expense of Holmgren. With 48.7 seconds remaining in the first quarter, Holmgren dribbled into the painted area, pump-faked twice, got the Spurs big to leave his feet, then leaned into him as he shot to draw the foul.
