Chet Holmgren delivered arguably his strongest performance of the series, recording 16 points and 11 rebounds in nearly 30 minutes while helping the Oklahoma City Thunder secure another important victory.
Speaking with Fred Katz of The Athletic afterward, Holmgren reflected on his mindset toward the game, emphasizing the importance of team success over personal statistics.
The young big man explained that keeping ego under control is essential for both individual growth and winning basketball.
“Ego has been the downfall of many people’s careers,” Holmgren said. “I feel like ego gets in the way of maximizing the moment and also understanding.”
The player also made it clear he has no interest in sacrificing the Thunder’s progress or chemistry simply for a larger offensive role, adding, “Basically, what you’re asking me is, would I trade what we just accomplished last year and the opportunity that we have (this year) and the group that we have? Would I sacrifice that to go be able to shoot 20 shots a game? I don’t think so.”
Thunder Notes: Mitchell, Jalen Williams, McCain, Caruso, Hartenstein, Holmgren https://t.co/eCuWH61oz7
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