A top AAU coach, Suggs told the Thunder center early that he wanted him to be the best American-born white player since Larry Bird.

It’s hard to put into words just how impactful Chet Holmgren is to this Thunder basketball team, especially considering Oklahoma City’s record when he was sidelined. The truth is, this team was built to sustain injuries,

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gifted Oklahoma City Thunder teammates lavish gift boxes after winning the 2025 NBA MVP award

Holmgren had 13 points on 4-for-9 shooting from the field while adding 11 rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block in 28 minutes. He was among those who provided ample support for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who paced Oklahoma City with 35 points to go along with four assists and three steals.

Minneapolis native Chet Holmgren could block his hometown team from winning a championship. Holmgren, a 7-foot-1 forward/center, has helped the Oklahoma City Thunder take a 2-0 lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals.

Fans flame ESPN for using virtual reality to highlight Chet Holmgren's dunk during Game 2 of Thunder-Timberwolves WCF series

Jalen Williams & Chet Holmgren talk to the media postgame together after the Thunder win Game 2 of the WCF at home.

Members of the State of Basketball gathered Wednesday to welcome back one of their own in Paige Bueckers, the Hopkins and UConn legend who is embarking on her rookie WNBA season. It was one reason why upper-deck seats in Target Center were made available Wednesday night.