Chet Holmgren still 'one of our guys,' insists Thunder's Sam Presti after ugly Western Conference Finals loss (opens original article in a new tab)

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti defended center Chet Holmgren after his poor performance in the Western Conference Finals loss to the San Antonio Spurs, stating Holmgren remains a key player for the team.

• Presti emphasized Holmgren's importance to the team despite his struggles in the series.
• Holmgren had a significant drop in performance against the Spurs compared to earlier playoff rounds.
• Presti highlighted Holmgren's resilience and intrinsic motivation for improvement.