Overview
- Chet Holmgren said awards matter to him but his focus is on the Thunder’s first-round series.
- Reporting projects him as a first-time All-Defensive pick and likely runner-up to Victor Wembanyama for Defensive Player of the Year.
- He said he feels “really good” physically and is “extremely excited” heading into the postseason.
- He set career bests this season with 17.1 points on 55.7% shooting, 8.9 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game.
- Post All-Star break, he has shot 39.7% from three, and Oklahoma City will open at home against either the Warriors or the Suns after a 64-18 finish.