‘Dirty stuff’: Video shows Chet Holmgren stepping on Victor Wembanyama’s ankle
May 11, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) reacts after being called for a foul against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half in game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto. com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A.
Vasquez-Imagn Images The San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder played an overtime thriller in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals on Tuesday night, with the Spurs pulling out a 122-115 victory to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Unfortunately, the game was not without controversy. Following the game, a video has surfaced that appears to show Oklahoma City star Chet Holmgren stepping on the ankle of Spurs star Victor Wembanyama while the two were jostling for position to rebound a free throw.
And some fans believe the move was intentional. In a video that has since gone viral on social media with more than 3 million views on X, Holmgren appears to look directly at the ankle of Wembanyama while the two await a free throw. When the shot is released, Holmgren takes a step to his left, stepping directly on the ankle of Wembanyama.
Chet mira el tobillo de Wemby y va directo a pisarlo. Pero bueno, viniendo de ELLOS, la verdad que no sorprende. pic.
twitter. com/jqOMYoQyMC — SPURS LATAM (@Spurs_Latam) May 20, 2026 “Chet looks at Wemby’s ankle and goes straight to step on it. But well, coming from THEM, honestly, it doesn’t surprise me,” a Spurs fan account wrote, sharing the video on social media.