Chet Holmgren's return from injury makes the NBA-best Thunder even better. Last season's runner-up for rookie of the year was back in Oklahoma City's starting lineup on Friday night after missing nearly three months with a pelvic fracture.

Introduced as the first starter, Chet Holmgren received a roaring ovation. The OKC crowd showed off their excitement and appreciation for the 22-year-old's return after a three-month absence that rivals an entire NBA offseason.

Just one game after playing in the Thunder's win over the Toronto Raptors, Holmgren has new injury news. The star center is out in the team's coming contest against the Memphis Grizzlies as the squad is on the second night of a back-to-back.