Holmgren Names Thunder's Wallace NBA's Top Defender

Speaking with Serge Ibaka on the "How Hungry Are You?" show, Holmgren praised Wallace's defensive abilities: "I think Cason is the best defender. If you're looking for somebody who not only can defend on ball but off ball in the passing lanes. He can hound you 94 feet. He can get steals, but he can also play solid and just force you to miss a shot." librea.one

The 24-year-old Wallace, selected 10th overall in the same draft class as Wembanyama, was not among the Defensive Player of the Year contenders. Holmgren's defensive impact has been crucial for Oklahoma City, with teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stating: "Since the day that Chet Holmgren played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, we've been the first seed in the West, and it's no coincidence. He anchors the best defensive team in the league."