Chet Holmgren's contract extension with OKC Thunder
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Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren brought the Oklahoma City Thunder a title this season, and now the team has secured its three stars for the long haul.
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.
Luckily, that day is not today — but this summer marks the start of the extensions that will cost Oklahoma City quite a bit of money.From the time the Thunder started to ascend, it was clear that Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren were likely going to be max players.
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Fans Blast OKC Thunder After Big Chet Holmgren Contract DecisionFans 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.
CHET HOLMGREN AND THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER ... The Thunder grew from upstarts to champions in the blink of an eye. Now, their stars' bank accounts are growing, too. Chet Holmgren agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year maximum rookie extension worth up to $250 million.