Holmgren Names Wallace NBA's Best Defender

Chet Holmgren has named his Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Cason Wallace as the NBA's best defender, surprising many who expected him to pick himself or Victor Wembanyama. Holmgren praised Wallace for his ability to defend both on-ball and off-ball, saying he can "hound you 94 feet" and force opponents to miss shots. newssport.cv

Despite Holmgren's endorsement, Wallace was not among the Defensive Player of the Year contenders, with the award ultimately going to Wembanyama. However, Holmgren himself has received significant defensive recognition, with teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander calling him "the anchor of the best defensive team in the league," highlighting the Thunder's collective defensive strength.