Thunder GM addresses Chet Holmgren's performance against Spurs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 9:55 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti discussed Chet Holmgren's underwhelming performance during the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, who eliminated the Thunder in seven games. Holmgren averaged 10.7 points and 7.1 rebounds in the series, significantly lower than his regular-season averages. Presti expressed confidence in Holmgren’s ability to bounce back, noting that every great player faces periods of struggle. He highlighted Holmgren’s determination and intrinsic motivation as key factors for improvement moving forward. Holmgren is expected to focus on his game in preparation for the next season.
- •Thunder lost to Spurs in seven games in the Western Conference Finals.
- •Holmgren averaged 10.7 points and 7.1 rebounds in the series.
- •Presti emphasizes Holmgren's ability to improve and respond to challenges.
- •Holmgren improved his stats significantly during the regular season.
- •Thunder will look for Holmgren to be more aggressive next season.
- 3:58 AMYahoo Sports — ‘He Didn’t Have a Great Series’ – Thunder GM Addresses Chet Holmgren Criticisms After Team Failed to Defend Title
- 9:55 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Didn’t Have a Great Series’ — Thunder GM Sam Presti Breaks Silence on Chet Holmgren’s Struggles vs. Victor Wembanyama
"Oklahoma City Thunder players and their coach, Mark Daigneault, came to Chet Holmgren’s defense shortly after their Western Conference Finals defeat to the San Antonio Spurs. The 2026 All-Star was heavily criticized for his poor performance in Game 7 and for backing down from the challenge posed by Victor Wembanyama. Holmgren scored only four points [...]
"The San Antonio Spurs eliminated the Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games in the Western Conference Finals. Chet Holmgren struggled mightily throughout the series, and Victor Wembanyama soundly outplayed him.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 3:58 AM‘He Didn’t Have a Great Series’ – Thunder GM Addresses Chet Holmgren Criticisms After Team Failed to Defend Title
Oklahoma City Thunder players and their coach, Mark Daigneault, came to Chet Holmgren’s defense shortly after their Western Conference Finals defeat to the San Antonio Spurs. The 2026 All-Star was heavily criticized for his poor performance in Game 7 and for backing down from the challenge posed by Victor Wembanyama. Holmgren scored only four points [...]
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 9:55 PM‘Didn’t Have a Great Series’ — Thunder GM Sam Presti Breaks Silence on Chet Holmgren’s Struggles vs. Victor Wembanyama
The San Antonio Spurs eliminated the Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games in the Western Conference Finals. Chet Holmgren struggled mightily throughout the series, and Victor Wembanyama soundly outplayed him.
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