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The Athletic: Victor Wembanyama and the ‘ethical’ Spurs have earned the right to raise the bar
In praising the Spurs' 'ethical basketball,' Wembanyama made a statement that said more about his team's progress than any opponent.
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LAS VEGAS — How do you define ethics? A subjective measurement of what’s right and what’s wrong, it’s entered the NBA lexicon over the last year as opponents and fans have lobbed complaints of foul baiting and overtly scrappy defense at the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
Winning a title requires grit, determination and a willingness to push core principles to their limits. Whatever you may think of the Thunder’s approach to winning, it’s working to historic proportions.
Chet Holmgren sends strong message to Victor Wembanyama amid growing rivalry
Holmgren dropped major words for Wembanyama following another chapter to their big man rivalry.
Despite the heat of the competition, Chet Holmgren is still fully mindful enough to acknowledge the impact of Victor Wembanyama on the San Antonio Spurs.
Following the OKC Thunder's NBA Cup 111-109 semifinal loss on Saturday, Holmgren offered insightful words about how Wembanyama changed the momentum for the Spurs after the French superstar returned from his 12-game absence due to calf strain.
"The game definitely changes anytime a very unique player comes in the game," Holmgren said about Wemby. "He does things that the other lineups don't replicate.
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"Chet's soft, just like you" – Rashad McCants fires back at Dirk Nowitzki over Wembanyama criticism
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.
Nowitzki expressed his disapproval of how Wembanyama answered a pre-game question from Taylor Rooks about facing Chet Holmgren last Saturday night in the NBA Cup semifinals, saying that Wemby disrespected Chet. McCants, however, thought Dirk's comment on the NBA on Prime studio show was soft.
I don’t like @swish41 either!! Talking about say it this way say it that way…. Chet soft. Just like you!!! https://t.co/WzGGqVEomn
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