Fans Blast OKC Thunder After Big Chet Holmgren Contract Decision originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The reigning champions are keeping the band together. Shortly after signing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the largest contract extension in NBA history, Sam Presti and the Oklahoma City Thunder have doubled down on their core.

From the time the Thunder started to ascend, it was clear that Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren were likely going to be max players. And of course, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has turned into a no-brainer,

Chet Holmgren doesn't give up many good looks at the basket. The 7-foot-1 forward specializes in swatting shots on the NBA champion OKC Thunder. But Holmgren made an exception Monday when he held his annual youth basketball camp at Oklahoma Athletic Center.

The Oklahoma City Thunder locked in an important piece to the franchise's future championship aspirations Wednesday, signing former Gonzaga standout Chet Holmgr