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.

Chet Holmgren is Isaiah Hartenstein's number one hype man after the latter returned from injury on Wednesday in a Thunder win.