Holmgren Names Thunder's Wallace as NBA's Best Defender

During an interview with Serge Ibaka on the "How Hungry Are You?" show, Holmgren praised Wallace for his ability to defend both on and off the ball, hound opponents for 94 feet, get steals, and force misses. "I think Cason is the best defender," Holmgren stated. "If you're looking for somebody who not only can defend on ball but off ball in the passing lanes."

Despite Holmgren's praise, Wallace was not among the Defensive Player of the Year contenders, with the award ultimately going to Wembanyama. Holmgren himself has received significant defensive recognition, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander noting that since Holmgren joined the Thunder, they've been the first seed in the West. "He anchors the best defensive team in the league," Gilgeous-Alexander added. newssport.cv