Chet Holmgren: A Rising Star in the NBA

Chet Holmgren, the young talent from Oklahoma City Thunder, has made a big move. He just signed a huge contract extension. This deal is for five years and could be worth up to $250 million. It's fully guaranteed, which means he's set for a while. Holmgren had a tough season. He missed three months because of a hip injury. But he came back strong. He helped his team win the NBA championship. Now, the Thunder are working on keeping another star, Jalen Williams, for the long term. The Thunder are one of the youngest teams to ever win an NBA title. They have locked in Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the future. Gilgeous-Alexander also signed a big extension recently. Holmgren was drafted second overall in 2022. He's had some bad luck with injuries. He missed his whole rookie season because of a foot injury. Then, he broke his pelvis early this season. But he came back and played well. In the playoffs, Holmgren was a key player. He averaged 15 points, eight rebounds, and 2. 2 blocks per game. He shot 49% from the field and 37. 9% from three-point range. His plus-minus was the best in the postseason. Holmgren is known for his defense. He's tall and lanky, which helps him contest shots. He contested 93% of opponent's shot attempts as the closest defender. He also led the NBA in field goal percentage allowed on layups and dunks. In the Finals, Holmgren blocked 11 shots. He had five blocks in Game 7, which is a lot. He's one of only three players with 150 made three-pointers and 250 blocks in his first two seasons.