Holmgren’s presence in the arena marks the cross-hype around rookie stars, reinforcing the broader hype around the league’s rising talents. His attendance signals a network of young stars fueling the WNBA’s rising visibility and fantasy conversation around Bueckers’ historic night.

Holmgren’s length and versatility add rim protection and floor spacing to OKC’s core. Included in the top-100 alongside Williams and SGA, Holmgren’s continued growth could unlock more multi-position value and contribute to fantasy upside through blocks, assists and three-point attempts as his role expands.

Holmgren’s blend of shot-block timing, rim protection, and perimeter skill makes him a defensive anchor with massive ceiling. The panel notes the health hurdle but believes his unique size-shooting profile could redefine two-way impact for a generation if development accelerates and durability holds.

Chet Holmgren is framed as both a defensive anchor and an evolving offensive contributor. With improved surrounding talent, his rim protection and shot-attempt efficiency could drive a defensive player-of-the-year-level season while his offensive growth unlocks elite two-way value.

Holmgren's defensive and shooting versatility offers a strong fantasy ceiling as he develops, particularly with a national-TV-heavy schedule that can enhance pace, opportunities and block-heavy stat lines.