Overview
- Citing winning impact, Gilgeous-Alexander said Holmgren is “most definitely an All-Star” and that adding him to a team “adds wins.”
- Holmgren is averaging roughly 18 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2 blocks through about 40 games, marking career-best production.
- Oklahoma City owns the NBA’s best record at 37-9, and Gilgeous-Alexander argued that success warrants multiple Thunder All-Stars.
- Gilgeous-Alexander has already been named a Western Conference All-Star starter, underscoring his standing as the team’s lead voice.
- Holmgren’s push follows an injury-riddled start to his career and a standout 25-point, 13-rebound, 3-block showing in Friday’s 117-114 loss to the Pacers.