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Chet Holmgren criticized for performance against Victor Wembanyama

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Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Chet Holmgren criticized for performance against Victor Wembanyama

Summary

Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder faced backlash following a disappointing performance in Game 7, where he scored only four points. Critics question his readiness for high-pressure situations, particularly against standout rookie Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs. Holmgren's lack of production raised concerns about his role on the team as they evaluate their future. The Thunder's front office will likely consider Holmgren's performance in their off-season decisions.

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Status Watch

•Holmgren scored just four points in Game 7 against Spurs.
•Critics suggest he played timidly against Wembanyama.
•Thunder management may reassess Holmgren's role this off-season.
•Wembanyama had a notable impact as a rookie.

Latest Updates

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What they're saying

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Chet Holmgren shouldered most of the blame for the Oklahoma City Thunder’s failed title defense, as the one-time All-Star shrank against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. Yet despite the criticism, the Oklahoma City Thunder are reportedly shutting down the notion of moving on from Holmgren this offseason, per [...]
— Yahoo Sports

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The Oklahoma City Thunder remains a formidable team but they have questions to answer during the offseason as people thought they need to have an answer to San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama who eliminated them. The answer should be Chet Holmgren but then the 2022 second overall pick struggled big time in Game 7. There [...]
— Yahoo Sports