Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren is among the finalists for the 2025-26 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award, alongside Ausar Thompson and Victor Wembanyama. Holmgren, an NBA All-Star, averaged 17.1 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game during the regular season. In Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, he contributed 16 points and helped the Thunder secure a 119-84 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Dillon Brooks attempted to disrupt Holmgren’s game but ultimately failed to contain him.
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