7. Chet Holmgren — Oklahoma City Thunder
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Holmgren’s status on this list is a bit up for debate. He started all 82 games (plus 10 postseason games) at center for the Oklahoma City Thunder last year. However, the Thunder signed Isaiah Hartenstein to a three-year deal in the offseason. That signing could signal a shift to power forward for Holmgren in ’25. Hartenstein’s arrival will allow Holmgren to adopt a rover role defensively while keeping the narrowly-built 22-year-old away from the more burly centers across the league. Holmgren exceeded all expectations during his “rookie” season. The sky is the limit for the Gonzaga product, though he may be ineligible for this ranking moving forward.
