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

During an interview with Serge Ibaka on the "How Hungry Are You?" show, Holmgren praised Wallace's all-around defensive abilities, highlighting his ability to defend both on and off the ball, hound opponents for 94 feet, and force misses. goldparty.lat

The Thunder's defensive identity has been anchored by Holmgren, with teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander crediting him for helping Oklahoma City become the first seed in the Western Conference. Despite Holmgren's endorsement, Wallace wasn't among the Defensive Player of the Year contenders, with Wembanyama ultimately winning the award.