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Simmons' Shadow Falls on Holmgren
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- Jun 4, 2026
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- 128
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Summary
Ben Simmons’ playoff collapse in Game Seven—when he froze on a wide-open layup and vanished offensively—became the defining moment of his career, leading to a year without a contract and a shadowed legacy. Now, at age 24, Chet Holmgren of the Thunder faces eerily similar scrutiny after a quiet, clutch-game performance against the Spurs, sparking fears he’s destined to follow Simmons’ path: brilliant but broken under pressure. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5598846fb8694d24