Lyou Thunder have agreed with Chet Holmgren a maximum contract extension for five seasons and 239 million dollars that can become 250 depending on variables. At 23 years, the power wing is a key piece in the team that was proclaimed NBA champion for the first time this campaign and His presence seems decisive also in the brilliant future that is predicted to the franchise.
A little over a week ago, Oklahoma's team He signed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, MVP of the NBA and the final, a link for four years and 285 million dollars, which turns his annual salary into the highest in history. It will enter into force in the 27-28 campaign and its average salary will exceed 70 million per course. The Thunder would only be guaranteed the continuity of Jalen Williamsthe other great team star.
Chet Holmgren Defienty to Donte Paccincenzo.
Holmgren has demonstrated in the two seasons he has in the NBA, and despite suffering two serious injuries, which is a differential player. The 22-23 campaign, after being number two of the Draft, was spent blank after suffering A rupture of ligaments on the right foot. Last year he played the 82 meetings of the regular phase and in the last one remained only in 32 due to A fracture of the pelvis in November.
Elite defense
In the two campaigns it carries in the NBA, Holmgren, 2.15 meters, has averages of 16.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.3 plugs. His defensive capacity, with his very long arms and his coordination, is of absolute elite in the league. As a sample of this, its performance during the last final, when allowed the percentage of lower field shots (33%) of all who defended at least 40 releases in those meetings.
Thunder champions ensure a hard core of a team that, between stars and draft rounds, can create A dynasty between so many alternation of power in the NBA With seven different teams, placing the ring in the last seven seasons.