According to ESPN's Marc J. Spears, Chet Holmgren's NBA championship ring added fuel to the fire. Wembanyama nodded his head and whispered 'bet' underneath his breath. After a five-block performance in the Oklahoma City Thunder 's Game 7 2025 NBA Finals win, he's determined to match him in accolades sooner rather than later.

NBA Insider Reveals Chet Holmgren's Championship Acting as Secret Motivational Pill for Victor Wembanyama: "One up on him"

The Thunder always talk about stacking days. Holmgren has stacked back-to-back All-Star-worthy performances. Drives to the basket resulted in fancy finishes or free throws. His outside shot remained a threat. He had arguably the highlight of the game when he soared for his poster. He didn't look like somebody who's struggled with back soreness.

According to ESPN's Marc Spears, Holmgren's NBA championship with the Thunder is lighting a fire under Wemby. "I was told by somebody inside that room that Wemby is motivated by Chet. Chet having one up on him on the championship," he said. If true, this is not a significant shock.

Thunder big man Chet Holmgren wasn't about to take it easy on Cooper Flagg even though the latter is a rookie.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 107-101 home victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday.

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