And that's perfectly fine. In fact, the NBA probably loves Wembanyama's one-sided bickering with Holmgren. And hopes the other party joins in sooner or later. After all, NBA fans love its theatrics almost as much as it loves the actual games being played.

Victor Wembanyama says trash talk fuels his game after returning from injury, leading Spurs past Thunder into NBA Cup final with 22 points.

In praising the Spurs' "ethical basketball," Wembanyama made a statement that said as much about his team's progress as any opponent.