Throughout the offseason, OKC Thunder big man Chet Holmgren has been receiving substantial buzz regarding his candidacy for the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year award, with many viewing him as being in a two-man race with Spurs sensation Victor Wembanyama.
Some are even convinced that the hardware will ultimately be his if he can meet the league-mandated 65-game minimum. Unfortunately, when looking at his health-related track record, this could be seen as a rather big if.
However, when considering the 23-year-old's game as a whole, it's obvious that he's much more than just a defensive linchpin.