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

During an interview on Serge Ibaka's "How Hungry Are You?" show, Holmgren praised Wallace's defensive abilities, highlighting his on-ball and off-ball defense, ability to pressure opponents full-court, and knack for forcing missed shots. Wallace, selected 10th overall in the same draft class as Wembanyama, was not among the Defensive Player of the Year contenders, with Wembanyama ultimately winning the award.

Despite Holmgren's endorsement of Wallace, he has also received significant recognition for his defensive impact. Teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander credits Holmgren with helping the Thunder become the best defensive team in the league, noting they've been the top seed in the West since his arrival. forumteam.blog