Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti expressed unwavering support for Chet Holmgren following the team's disappointing exit from the playoffs. In his end-of-season interview, Presti reaffirmed Holmgren's value, stating, "Chet's one of our guys," despite the center's lackluster performance in the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.

Holmgren struggled significantly, scoring just four points on two shots during the Game 7 loss at home. Presti acknowledged the challenges Holmgren faced, particularly against Victor Wembanyama. He emphasized Holmgren's contributions to the Thunder's success, noting, "He drives winning on so many different levels for us," and highlighted the center's pivotal role in their previous playoff victories.

Despite Holmgren's disappointing series, where his performance dipped dramatically:

• Round 1 vs. Suns: 17.3 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 70.6% FG
• Round 2 vs. Lakers: 20 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 69.4% FG
• WCF vs. Spurs: 10.7 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 60.1% FG
  Presti pointed out that even the greatest players experience setbacks, stating, "That's what makes them great players."

Looking ahead, the Thunder face financial decisions but are likely to keep their core intact, with Presti confirming, "I'm not really that concerned about him." He praised Holmgren's resilience and intrinsic motivation, stating he has always thrived as an underdog.

As the Thunder prepare for the future, Presti remains confident in Holmgren's ability to learn from this experience and return stronger, reinforcing the franchise's belief in their young star.