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

Speaking with Serge Ibaka on the "How Hungry Are You?" show, Holmgren praised Wallace's ability to defend both on-ball and off-ball. "He can hound you 94 feet. He can get steals, but he can also play solid and just force you to miss a shot," Holmgren said.

The Thunder have built a defensive identity around collective strength, with Holmgren anchoring what is considered the league's best defense. Teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander noted: "Since the day that Chet Holmgren played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, we've been the first seed in the West, and it's no coincidence." sports24.club