Chet Holmgren Names Thunder's Wallace as NBA's Best Defender

Chet Holmgren, when asked about the NBA's best defender on Serge Ibaka's "How Hungry Are You?" show, named his Thunder teammate Cason Wallace over himself or Victor Wembanyama. The 24-year-old praised Wallace's ability to defend both on and off the ball, noting his ability to pressure opponents throughout the court.

Despite Holmgren's endorsement, Wallace wasn't among the Defensive Player of the Year contenders, with Wembanyama ultimately winning the award. Thunder teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander previously highlighted how Holmgren anchors the league's best defensive team, underscoring Oklahoma City's defensive depth and identity. chickenroadslot.lat