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Gabriel Ebersole discusses Sam Presti's support for Chet Holmgren following criticism after the Thunder's playoff exit.
Sign up for PrizePicks here: https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/THUNDER Use promo code DIGEST After scoring just 4 points on 2 shot attempts in Game 7 against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, Chet Holmgren became one of the most criticized players of the Oklahoma City Thunder's 2026 playoff run. Questions about his future in OKC exploded across social media following the Thunder's heartbreaking Western Conference Finals exit. But on Monday, Sam Presti sent a clear message: Chet Holmgren remains a cornerstone of the Thunder's future. In this video, Gabriel Ebersole breaks down Presti's powerful end-of-season comments, why the Thunder organization still believes in Holmgren, and what Chet's 2025-26 season and playoff performance reveal about his long-term ceiling. We also examine the matchup against Victor Wembanyama, the challenges Holmgren faced throughout the Spurs series, and the next step he must take to become an NBA superstar. Is Chet Holmgren still destined to be a franchise-changing player? Or are the concerns after Game 7 legitimate? Let's dive into the numbers, and Sam Presti's vision for the future of the Oklahoma City Thunder. 🏀 Topics Covered: Chet Holmgren…
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Host: Gabriel Ebersole
Topics covered
- Chet Holmgren analysis
- Sam Presti comments
- OKC Thunder offseason
- Western Conference Finals recap
- Victor Wembanyama matchup
- NBA Playoffs analysis
Keywords
- Chet Holmgren
- Sam Presti
- OKC Thunder
- NBA Playoffs
- Victor Wembanyama
- Western Conference Finals
- basketball analysis
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Organizations: Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs
Places: OKC
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