Sitting on the bench, Chet Holmgren took in the Oklahoma City Thunder 's practice as a spectator instead of a participant. A grim reality he must face for the foreseeable future less than two weeks since he suffered a hip fracture.

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the season among the favorites to represent the Western Conference in the NBA Finals. Though MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is their leader, that also had plenty to do with Chet Holmgren.