Chet Holmgren on whether Victor Wembanyama made the rivalry personal: 'That's a question for him'
Victor Wembanyama, the young star of the San Antonio Spurs, expressed his admiration for three NBA legends - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Nikola Jokic. These players, Wembanyama said, are the epitome of what it means to play intentionally. Wembanyama, who recently won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award, explained that watching these three athletes play the game with precision and determination is what he finds most impressive.
Their ability to excel for extended periods, participating in the NBA Finals and winning championships, is something he deeply respects. The list of accolades for each player is impressive. Gilgeous-Alexander has won the MVP in both 2025 and 2026, and helped the Oklahoma City Thunder to victory in the 2025 NBA championship. Giannis Antetokounmpo, on the other hand, has claimed the MVP title in 2019 and 2020, and led the Milwaukee Bucks to the NBA championship in 2022.
Nikola Jokic, also an MVP, secured the title in 2021, 2022, and 2024, and brought the Denver Nuggets the championship in 2023. This season, Wembanyama himself will be facing the Thunder in the NBA's season opener on October 20.
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