Chet Holmgren Finishes Second in DPOY Voting

Chet Holmgren finished second in the voting for the 2025-26 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. The honor was ultimately claimed by Victor Wembanyama, who became the first unanimous winner in league history. Holmgren's defensive contributions for the Thunder were recognized by voters, placing him ahead of third-place finisher Ausar Thompson in the final balloting.