Chet Holmgren was so down after his hip injury that he stopped watching basketball. Now? Those days motivate OKC's big man entering the NBA Finals.

Chet Holmgren Sends Clear Message About Thunder Teammate Before NBA Finals originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Oklahoma City Thunder will meet the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals, with Game 1 tipping off on Thursday. Both teams are, for the most part, inexperienced, although they each have a player who has taken on a veteran role.

Thunder forward Chet Holmgren's strong take about his team heading into Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Pacers. For Holmgren, it’s a testament to the Thunder’s depth and trust in one another that’s pushed them to winning the Western Conference Finals for a chance to compete for an NBA championship,