{"id":167325,"date":"2025-11-21T09:00:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T14:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=167325"},"modified":"2025-11-20T22:59:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T03:59:32","slug":"chet-holmgren-unlocking-bigger-game-for-thunder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/11\/21\/chet-holmgren-unlocking-bigger-game-for-thunder\/","title":{"rendered":"Chet Holmgren is Unlocking His Bigger Game for the Thunder"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chet Holmgren<\/a> is expanding his game as the Thunder continue to rise while also stocking up for his case for the DPOY this season. OKC is increasing his usage, with Jalen Williams<\/a> yet to return to action.\u00a0 All signs point to further growth for Chet, and this is just OKC’s 16th game overall. Now it seems that his improvements are indeed for the better.<\/p>\n

At this point, Holmgren is finding ways to drastically help the Thunder win<\/a>. There are a lot of games to play in the season, and the Thunder center is slowly building his career year. Not only is he averaging more than 20 points a night, but he’s also starting to lock up the DPOY.<\/p>\n

Chet Holmgren is Unlocking His Bigger Game for the Thunder<\/h2>\n

All things considered, Chet Holmgren is launching what seems to be an All-Star season. He is making his presence felt on the big stage. It’s even raising his value further, which says a lot about what we can expect from him moving forward.\u00a0 For starters, an appearance in the ASG is a start, and so is a good presence in the DPOY race.<\/p>\n

Chet Holmgren as the Second Option<\/h3>\n

We have seen a lot of debates as to whether J-Dub or Chet<\/a> is truly the Thunder’s second option behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander<\/a>. Williams showed his worth last season with an All-Star run, and even an explosive presence in the NBA Finals. In that season, Holmgren missed out on 50 games<\/a> due to injury. He did come back strong, and he played a huge role in Oklahoma City’s fantastic finish for the championship.<\/p>\n

So far, Chet is dropping 20 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game on a staggering 59.9% shooting. As the second option for the Thunder, he’s dropped three games in a row where he’s scored at least 10 field goals. If you are not impressed, he also finished a game where he scored 9 of 9 field goals with 20+ points and 10+ rebounds.<\/p>\n

That’s Holmgren as the second scoring option for you. While Ajay Mitchell<\/a> is dominating as the third option, J-Dub’s pending return may displace him<\/a> soon. This just means that with Holmgren playing well, we may see Williams blend with his pacing, too.<\/p>\n

Sharpshooting Chet<\/h3>\n

Surprisingly, Aaron Wiggins<\/a> leads the Thunder in three-point percentage<\/a> at a staggering 41.7%. Isaiah Joe<\/a> comes second at 39.3%. The third? Holmgren cuts it close at 38.5%. That’s highly impressive for a 7-footer. Being able to space the floor, connect from deep, and create opportunities is something amazing for his frame. That percentage by the Oklahoma City big man is also the best of his career so far.<\/p>\n

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Mark Daigneault on Chet Holmgren scoring 20+ points in 5 of 6 games:<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s played great. It\u2019s just a marker that he\u2019s gotten better..\u201d<\/p>\n

Chet\u2019s last 6 games:
21 PTS
26 PTS
25 PTS
11 PTS (20 minutes)
23 PTS
21 PTS<\/p>\n

— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) November 20, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n