Thunder GM Sam Presti Breaks Silence on Chet Holmgren Struggles
Summary
The Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Western Conference Finals. Thunder General Manager Sam Presti spoke about player Chet Holmgren's struggles during the series, acknowledging his impact but also recognizing his recent poor performance.Key Facts
- The Thunder lost Game 7 to the Spurs with a score of 111-103.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points and made nine assists in the final game.
- Chet Holmgren scored only four points and grabbed four rebounds while playing 33 minutes in Game 7.
- Holmgren’s performance dropped during the series against the Spurs compared to earlier rounds.
- Some analysts have suggested the Thunder might consider trading Holmgren after his low performance.
- Thunder GM Sam Presti defended Holmgren, saying struggles are part of growing as a great player.
- Holmgren was the NBA Defensive Player of the Year runner-up and recently made his first All-Star appearance.
- Holmgren faced tough opposition from Victor Wembanyama, a young star on the Spurs.
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