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

Chet Holmgren surprised many when he named Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Cason Wallace as the NBA's best defender during an interview with Serge Ibaka. Holmgren praised Wallace's ability to defend both on and off the ball, noting he can 'hound you 94 feet' and force opponents to miss shots.

Wallace, drafted 10th overall in the same class as Wembanyama, was not among the Defensive Player of the Year contenders, which ultimately went to Wembanyama. Holmgren's endorsement comes as the Thunder are recognized as having the best defensive team in the league, anchored by Holmgren himself according to teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. sport-ipl.my