Chet Holmgren has been one of the best revelations for the Thunder over the years, but will he redeem himself this season? Holmgren has been working hard in the offseason, but has not seen any action in the preseason. As…
Oklahoma City Thunder forward-center Chet Holmgren enters the 2026-27 season with high expectations despite sitting out the preseason, according to Last Word On Basketball. After earning his first All-Star nod and finishing second in Defensive Player of the Year voting last season, Holmgren faces pressure to rebound from a subpar performance in the Western Conference Finals against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.
The writer argues that the Thunder's enhanced center depth, including rookie Aday Mara and Isaiah Hartenstein, will benefit Holmgren. This personnel enables him to slide to the power forward spot, space the floor, and utilize his versatility as Oklahoma City aims for an NBA title.
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