Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Chet Holmgren: He'll develop his low post and midpost game kind of the way Dirk Nowitzki did

That makes Chet Holmgren's ultimate ceiling a greater part of the bigger picture. What can he become as he ages into the middle of his prime? The signs early this season have been positive. His raw scoring production is up. His 55.5% shooting is a career high. He says he feels better physically, and his superstar teammate also feel it. "He just doesn't fade physically," Gilgeous-Alexander told ESPN. "His moves are stronger throughout the game. Naturally, he's going to walk into 15, 17 points a night. Then as he continues to get stronger, he will develop his low post and midpost game, kind of the way Dirk Nowitzki did."

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That makes Chet Holmgren's ultimate ceiling a greater part of the bigger picture. What can he become as he ages into the middle of his prime? The signs early this season have been positive. His raw scoring production is up. His 55.5% shooting is a career high. He says he feels better physically, and his superstar teammate also feel it. "He just doesn't fade physically," Gilgeous-Alexander told ESPN. "His moves are stronger throughout the game. Naturally, he's going to walk into 15, 17 points a night. Then as he continues to get stronger, he will develop his low post and midpost game, kind of the way Dirk Nowitzki did." ESPN | Dec. 2, 2025

Brandon Rahbar: Thunder improve to 20-1. 12 straight wins. SGA: 10 points in final 4 minutes. Chet: 19 PTS/9 REB/3 BLK JDub: 16 PTS/8 REB/5 AST/3 BLK Mitchell: 17 PTS/5 REB/5 AST Joe: 15 PTS/3-6 3PT Next up: Warriors in The Bay on Tuesday night. x.com | Nov. 30, 2025

Brandon Rahbar: SGA and Chet Holmgren sharing the podium. SGA: “Tonight we had to grind it out, it looked it a little different.” Chet: “In the biggest games, you’re going to have to execute down the stretch. It’s great to get that experience in the regular season.” x.com | Nov. 27, 2025

The Thunder will be patient and cautious reacclimating Williams, having previous experience with the lengthy absence of star big man Chet Holmgren last season, who missed three months due to a hip injury before returning in February and gradually making Oklahoma City whole ahead of the playoffs. ESPN | Nov. 27, 2025

Brandon Rahbar: Thunder improve to 18-1. 10 straight wins. 9-0 at home. 3-0 in NBA Cup play. SGA: 40 PTS/6 REB/6 AST/3 STL Chet: 12 PTS/9 REB/1 BIG 3 Hart: 15 PTS/7 REB Ajay: 13 PTS/5-9 FG Next up: Suns in OKC on Friday for the final Group 1 NBA Cup game. x.com | Nov. 26, 2025

Brandon Rahbar: Thunder improve to 15-1. 7 straight wins. SGA: 33 PTS/8 REB/2 STL Chet: 21 PTS/7 REB/3 BLK/1 STL Dort: 12 PTS/4-8 3PT/1 BLK Mitchell: 13 PTS/6 AST/2 STL Next up: Jazz in Utah on Friday for an NBA Cup game. x.com | Nov. 19, 2025

Brandon Rahbar: Lu Dort, Aaron Wiggins and Jalen Williams remain out tonight vs the Lakers. Chet Holmgren and Alex Caruso are available to play. x.com | Nov. 12, 2025

Brandon Rahbar: Thunder improve to 11-1. No other West team has more than 8 wins. 5-0 in OKC. SGA: 28 PTS/12 AST/3-6 3PT Chet: 23 PTS/11 REB/9-9 FG Ajay: 17 PTS/2-4 3PT Next up: Luka and the Lakers in OKC on ESPN in 23 hours. x.com | Nov. 11, 2025

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