Holmgren played 69 games last season, his most complete year yet, posting 17.1 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.9 blocks a night on 55.7 percent shooting. His defensive rating of 102.3 anchored a unit that ranked first in the league, and turning that two-way profile into more shot creation is the next step.
A Complete Season Finally
Holmgren played all 69 games last season, the fullest workload of his three-year career, and turned it into 28.9 minutes, 17.1 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists a night. He shot 55.7 percent from the field and 36.2 percent from three on 3.5 attempts, with his free-throw mark at 79.2 percent. Turnovers stayed modest at 1.6 a game, evidence that the expanded role did not come with expanded mistakes. That blend of volume and accuracy over a full slate is the clearest read yet on what a healthy season from him looks like.
Efficient But Underused Passer
The advanced numbers argue for more touches, not fewer. A 65.3 percent true shooting mark on just 21.4 percent usage means Holmgren is producing at an elite rate while handling the ball less than his skill set suggests he could. His assist rate sat at 8.2 percent, short of what his passing flashes from the elbow and short roll have shown. With Jalen Williams day-to-day on a hamstring and other frontcourt names on the trainer's list entering camp, more shots and more decisions figure to land in Holmgren's hands before the October 20 opener.
Contract Locks In The Bet
Holmgren is not on the injury report, a contrast to five teammates already listed day-to-day. His extension climbs from $41.5 million this season to $44.8 million, $48.1 million, $51.5 million and $54.8 million by 2030-31, a deal built on the assumption he keeps climbing rather than plateaus. A plus-16.1 net rating and that 102.3 defensive mark last season are the two-way baseline the contract is banking on. He has already shown he can hold that level across a full season; the next step is doing more with the ball in his hands.
Is Chet Holmgren injured heading into training camp?
No. He is not on the Thunder's injury report, unlike five teammates currently listed day-to-day.
What were Chet Holmgren's best numbers last season?
He set full-season highs with 69 games played, 17.1 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.9 blocks a night, shooting 55.7 percent from the field.
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