Victor Wembanyama may be the odds-on favorite to take home the illustrious Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy during this upcoming 2025-26 campaign, but OKC Thunder big man Chet Holmgren is someone who should be viewed as being right on his tail.
In fact, if one or two things go his way, the 23-year-old could rather realistically take home Defensive Player of the Year honors himself.
Thunder big man the only player who can match Wemby's production
The fact of the matter is, Holmgren is one of the only, if not truly the only, players in the NBA who can seemingly match Wemby's stifling defensive production.