Chet Holmgren capped off his challenging season with a historic performance in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, setting a new record by blocking five shots – the most ever recorded in a Finals Game 7 since the NBA began tracking blocks in the 1973–74 season, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN.
The moment held special meaning for the Oklahoma City Thunder big man, who had battled through a hip injury that sidelined him for more than half the regular season.
Reflecting on the achievement, Holmgren emphasized that individual accolades were never his motivation.
“Honestly, I never really play for records,” he said. “I never play for stats. All that will be forgotten. But us winning is forever. It’s immortal. I’m just so happy we were able to do that together as a team.”
His dominant defensive effort underscored his commitment to the team’s success, not personal milestones.
For Holmgren, the true reward was contributing to a championship – something that, in his words, will be remembered long after the numbers fade.
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