Chet Holmgren

(CNN) He came in with a lot of hype and expectation, and in his first professional outing, Chet Holmgren shone. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft ...

It looked like team basketball out there and he found success within what we're doing." "I thought he was really good offensively. He can stretch the floor, finish at the rim. He protects me, he's got my back on the defensive end. When he was told afterwards that he had broken the block record, Holmgren said he wanted more. Great night for him and that helped me out a lot."

He hit a Dirk Nowitzki shot, blocked Tacko Fall, and set a record.

4 He even hit the Dirk Seriously. This looks like the one-legged Dirk Nowitzki shot! 3 Reminder: He can pass and handle the ball

It's just one Summer League game, but Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren showed why he was taken No. 2 with 23 points and six blocks in his debut.

Xavier Sneed, who spent the second half of last season on a two-way contract with Utah, led the Jazz with 15 points, but on 2-of-7 shooting (he got to the line 12 times). Josh Giddey added 14 points and 11 assists for the Thunder, who picked up the 98-77 win over the host Jazz in the Salt Lake City Summer League. No. 12 pick Jalen Williams added 17 points. It’s just one Summer League game, but No. 2 pick Chet Holmgren showed why the Thunder were so high on him as a prospect — 23 points, shooting 4-of-6 from 3 and adding in six blocked shots.

Fans, media members, fellow players, as well as himself reacted to his debut on Twitter. Chet Holmgren with one of the most impressive ...

Holmgren shined in his debut, scoring 13 of his 23 points in the first quarter to help the Oklahoma City Thunder build an early 20-point lead.

He finished the game with 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists. Shooting 78% FG and an impressive 4-for-6 from behind the three-point line.

Make sure you subscribe to our push notifications and never miss an update from the world of video games, cinema, and sports. During his time with Gonzaga University Bulldogs, Chet was a legitimate threat from anywhere on the court. Chet Holmgren was picked 2nd overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2022 NBA draft last June 23, 2022. In addition to that, he is also very efficient and moves like a veteran. In his NBA Summer League debut, Chet displayed an amazing array of talent mixed with skills against the Utah Jazz summer league squad. He did all that while shooting an excellent 78% from the field and an impressive 4-for-6 from behind the three-point line.

It's just one Summer League game, but No. 2 pick Chet Holmgren showed why the Thunder were so high on him as a prospect — 23 points, shooting 4-of-6 from 3 and ...

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There weren't many players coming into the NBA Draft with more questions than Chet Holmgren. His size was always a concern, but his Summer League debut ...

There will be plenty of opportunities to see more of Holmgren, with the Thunder playing in both the Salt Lake and Las Vegas summer leagues. While with some film on him defenders will be able to hone in on his behind-the-back into three-point shot, the fact he even has that move at his disposal is a promising start. The Stars, for their part, don't really have anyone who is going to be pushing for a Jazz roster spot. Perhaps more impressive than anything else he did, Holmgren made his presence known in the paint. In the NBA, shooting the three is more important for bigs than it ever has been. To be clear, because it bears pointing out, that was a Dirk Nowitzski AND Kevin Durant comparison after one Summer League game.

Chet Holmgren did it all in his NBA Summer League debut with the Thunder — and he knows it.

Great night for him, and that helped me out a lot.” The 19-year-old was a force on both ends of the floor — throwing down monster dunks, shaking defenders, and hitting shots from behind the arc, including pull-up jumpers. Holmgren is no stranger to seeing that stat at a collegiate level.

Former Gonzaga phenom Chet Holmgren made his Summer League debut on Tuesday and immediately put the NBA on notice.

This is someone who, as a high schooler, did this to Steph Curry: Sure, what Mark Few and his predecessors created in an unlikely spot is impressive, and sure, their success is pretty insane all things considered, but everything gets annoying with repetition, and seeing the exact same kind of player do the exact same kind of thing over and over for like three decades? Along with his unicorn basketball skills, the man has character!

Thunder first-round pick Chet Holmgren looked like a future star in his Summer League debut.

Kane’s story frames Johansson’s win as a changing of the guard in the world of boxing, but to assert himself as a worthy champion Johansson would have to defend his title against Patterson. The rematch finally came a year later, on June 20, 1960, and the result was exactly what observers had predicted the first time around. “A long left hook banged into his jaw and toppled him over backward with a crash that jarred the ring. He has the skills of an All-Star guard and the frame of McLovin. At his best Holmgren has the potential to further revolutionize the center position. … Chris Herring looks at the big risk the Timberwolves took in paying a steep price to acquire the type of player—Rudy Gobert—that the NBA is moving away from. Ingemar scandalized the sports world by openly enjoying the company of his parents, his siblings and his fiancée, while living in a $100,000 country home near Grossinger's Hotel in the beautiful Catskills. Prizefighters are supposed to diet on beef, preferably steaks, but Ingemar loved his herring and ice cream. Fighters are ordered to shun nightclubs but Ingemar slipped out occasionally for a bit of dancing with his girl. Johansson had earned the heavyweight title match against Patterson by beating American Eddie Machen in his hometown of Gothenburg, Sweden, nine months earlier. (The contract she signed was sold at auction for $3,000 in 2017.) But as the record-setting six blocks prove, Holmgren isn’t a bad interior defender by any stretch of the imagination. [Kofi] Cockburn bulldozed him for a short hook in the first half and [Tacko] Fall moved him at will in the paint.” He looked every bit like a future NBA star, by which I mean he made the kind of plays you’d expect from a future NBA star. Holmgren, the No. 2 pick in last month’s draft, put on a Thunder uniform for the first time in OKC’s Summer League opener against the Jazz. He ended up with 23 points, seven rebounds, four assists and a Summer League-record six blocks in 24 minutes.

The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Chet Holmgren with the second overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, and he was stellar in his debut.

There are examples of Summer League stars that do not pan out, there are also examples of NBA stars who dominated the Summer League ranks as well. Tuesday was the first glimpse of Chet Holmgren in an Oklahoma City Thunder uniform. Chet Holmgren was a plus 26 in the game, he swatted a Utah Summer Leauge record six shots on defense and displayed his rim protection in his first game as a pro.

Holmgren put up a ridiculous stat line of 23 points (7-of-9 shooting), seven rebounds, six blocks, four assists and one steal in only 24 minutes of play.

Maybe he does have more of that potential than the draft experts thought. Why it matters: Holmgren didn't get to show his full bag at Gonzaga. The system that Mark Few ran and the reliance on Timme minimized Holmgren's role to some extent. He was torching Tacko Fall throughout the game in that manner. He's not going to have Timme down low clogging the middle. Gonzaga loved running high-low action between Holmgren and Timme. That reliance on posting Timme up in the paint did have an important downside. Context: Chet Holmgren had NBA fans buzzing after his debut in the Salt Lake City Summer League on Tuesday night.

The Oklahoma City Thunder kicked off their NBA Summer League schedule last night with a win over the Jazz in Utah and it didn't take long for their star rookie, ...

I’m kidding about the GOAT talk, of course, because this is just one exhibition game in the summer but if you were on Twitter last night then you likely saw everyone raving about this kid. Plus, it’s summer and there isn’t a lot going on in the sports world right now so fans are hungry for anything awesome. That’s just what happens in early July. One awesome game by the No. 2 overall pick in last month’s NBA Draft. One really fun game by the 7-foot-1 former Gonzaga star. Yeah, that probably isn’t going to happen but this is the type of stuff that goes through my head when there isn’t a ton of stuff going on in the summer. Like I said before, the kid had himself a very good night in Utah. Also, we’re looking for anything fun in sports right now and we’re all perfectly OK with blowing something way out of proportion – like a summer league performance.

Oklahoma City Thunder's Chet Holmgren had a break performance in his NBA Summer League debut. The No. 2 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft made four 3-pointers...

The Thunder went on to defeat the Utah Jazz 98-77 with big contributions from 2021 lottery pick Josh Giddey who double-doubled with 14 points and 11 assists. Jun 24 Oklahoma City Thunder's Chet Holmgren had a break performance in his NBA Summer League debut.

Here's a story about how boatloads of fans and media members annually exaggerate offseason performances as if they're indicators of what basketball players ...

And now look where he is.” That’s what Miami Heat guard Max Strus told ESPN in a recent story about the importance of Summer League and how it helped him become a starter for a team that made it to the Eastern Conference finals after the 26-year-old went undrafted in 2019. “I think, yes, I would be the guy that people can look at and say, ‘He was in his third year in the NBA, he probably shouldn’t have played Summer League, but he went and did it. Guys like Randy Foye, Josh Selby, and Glen Rice Jr. have also been Summer League MVPs, but so have household names like John Wall, Damian Lillard, and Blake Griffin. Sometimes that trophy means you’re destined for a max contract and shoe deals, sometimes it means that you might not be heard from again, and sometimes it means you’re gonna be a really good role player for a decade. The same thing happened — on a less intense level — to Miami Heat rookie Nikola Jović, a 19-year-old Serbian prospect, after he dropped 25 points and 9 rebounds, though teams and fans in the know have been drooling over him for years. Chet Holmgren, one of the most intriguing prospects basketball has ever seen, played well in his NBA Summer League debut on Tuesday night in Salt Lake City going for 23 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and six blocks. Here’s a story about how boatloads of fans and media members annually exaggerate offseason performances as if they’re indicators of what basketball players will and won’t be for the duration of their careers.

Oklahoma City Thunder saw their second overall pick, Chet Holmgren, dominate in his summer league debut, and former OKC legend Kevin Durant gave him credit.

The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Chet Holmgren 2nd overall in the 2022 NBA Draft in hopes he can become a future NBA Star and cornerstone piece of this franchise. Safe to say, the bet paid off for the franchise back in 2007. Holmgren knocked down four triples on six attempts while going a perfect 5-for-5 at the free line.

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Following the conversation with Andrews, Sal Licata from WFAN and SNY in New York, joins Jimmy for the weekly “Traina Thoughts” segment. Two, his teammate, Aleksej Pokusevski, is 7'1" and also 190 pounds. Be sure to catch up on past editions of Traina Thoughts and check out the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast hosted by Jimmy Traina on Apple, Spotify or TikTok. Two factors are playing into what Holmgren will be known as in the NBA. One, he's 7'1" and 190 pounds. You can listen to the podcast below or download it on Apple, Spotify and Is it going to be Slim Towers or Thin Towers for Holmgren and Pokusevski? I like the ring "Slim Towers" has, but If Holmgren just comes close to living up to the hype that's now surrounding he will be worthy of multiple nicknames.

The No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft caught the attention of Oklahoma City's former star.

the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday ( 7 p.m. ET, ESPN2). Holmgren and Oklahoma City are set to return to the floor vs. In addition to drawing comparisons to Durant’s game, Holmgren wore Durant’s signature Nike KD 15s during the win.

If you can't appreciate what Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren did on Tuesday night in his Summer League debut, you have no business watching NBA ...

This is a kid who wants to be an all-time great, and who flashed the skill set to do so in the only pro game we've ever seen him play. Well I'm coming to break it again"— NBA (@NBA) @ChetHolmgrenafter setting the Utah Summer League Record for blocks with 6. He also became the first player to ever put up six blocks and four 3-pointers in any NBA Summer League game. Having just been informed that his six blocks set a Salt Lake City Summer League record, Holmgren responded, "Only six? In a 98-77 win over the host Utah Jazz on the first night of the Salt Lake City Summer League, Holmgren dazzled fans in the arena, watching at home, and following on social media by putting up 23 points, seven rebounds, six blocks, four assists and a steal in almost 24 minutes. If you can't appreciate what Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren did on Tuesday night in his Summer League debut, you have no business watching NBA basketball.

After a stellar summer league debut Tuesday, Oklahoma City Thunder star rookie Chet Holmgren had a much more subdued outing in Wednesday's 87-71 win over ...

The Thunder once again were boosted by strong outings from Jalen Williams and Josh Giddey. Williams put up a team-high 16 points and made all three of his triples. Bleacher Report @BleacherReport He received a mixed reaction, with many believing he still played well but some pointing out how his weight disadvantage hurt him against Lofton: Bleacher Report @BleacherReport The 20-year-old center finished with 11 points, 12 rebounds, three assists and two blocks. Kenneth Lofton Jr. is BULLYING Chet Holmgren 😳 @brhoops

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OKC's young talent shines once again with 5 players scoring in double-figures to outlast Memphis and secure its 2nd straight win in Salt Lake City.

The Grizzlies (1-1) were led by Kenneth Lofton Jr, who collected 19 points, six rebounds and three assists. No. 2 overall pick Chet Holmgren had another strong two-way outing, compiling 11 points, 12 rebounds, three assists and two blocks. While there were five ties and six lead changes in the first half, Oklahoma City never relinquished the lead over the final two quarters.

Chet Holmgren's NBA Summer League debut was nothing short of spectacular. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft logged 23 points, seven rebounds, ...

He dropped his shoulder on Holmgren twice to get the Grizzlies' first basket of the game and then blew through him for another layup later in the quarter. Lofton was able to bully Holmgren in the paint in the early stages of the Grizzlies vs. Holmgren certainly didn't draw as many comparisons to Kevin Durant on Wednesday and was noticeably less hot from the field in his second Summer League game, but he managed to record his first double-double since turning pro.

In his first NBA summer league performance Chet Holmgren went absolutely bonkers, scoring 23 points with seven rebounds, six blocks, four assists and a ...