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[Official] Chet Holmgren as a OKC Thunder thread

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by TimDuncanDonaut, Jun 26, 2022.

  1. TimDuncanDonaut

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    breh so handsome. wish rox woulda picked him up
     
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    jiggly and cmoak can continue their debate here. now that neither are on the team lol
     
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    Shawn Bradley with a cross-over. ;)

    Nah, he's nothing like Bradley in game but I just have a hard time trusting that frame to hold up in the NBA. Even determined NBA wings are going to dislodge him.
     
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    Yeah hopefully he can add weight add a steady and healthy pace. Otherwise he may end up being another Andrea Bargnani if he stays too thin.

    Everyone looks good in the draft...
     
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    Giddey & Chet both had a solid 1st game.
     
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    One game. In summer league.

    Everyone has been saying he was good in high school and college. That was never the debate. The debate was how could he hold up against bigger, stronger competition especially over the course of an entire season. Or even multiple seasons. We will need to give it time to see how good he actually can end up being.

    Jabari may not have quite as high of a ceiling, maybe (debatable) but I think his floor is so much higher. Plus I think he was a better fit with Jalen.
     
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    hes a baller....i hope okc wins multiple championships with him like they did with harden durant west and the rest....losing game is the way...
     
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    I think we are all aware it is only summer league but if you watched the game you could see his decision-making was quite good with passing, timing the blocks, and had a lot of Dirk-like moves. Also, for a 7ft, his ball-handling skills look polished. Although, players like Giannis, Embiid, and Joker will dunk all over him all day long, grinding against stronger players is probably not his strength and I do not think OKC will be expecting him to do that. But provide that mid-range and 3pt threat which will be difficult to guard due to his long frame. Surrounded by good PG in Giddy, I think the duo will do very well.
     
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    Does OKC have inside muscle to reduce wear on Chet? Don't care to follow the Thunder...
     
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    Hes #1 pick for sure. lol Dirk Reborn. Rockets should of moved up to get him but i feel Jabari going to be just as good.
     
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    He has done this against bigger and better competition, he’s dominated against the worlds best. Dude has won everywhere he’s went and been one of if not the best players on the floor wherever he’s went.
     
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    Reminds me of Rookie Yao Ming.
     
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    Chet looked amazing. Dirk's shooting and ball handling with Shawn Bradley's defense.

    OKC is building a nice team there. They could challenge the Rockets when our championship window opens.
     
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    Random Thoughts

    Chet Holmgren falling down made me think "How long is he going to last"

    Already has a knee sleeve on.

    Kristaps Porzingis Athleticism went missing after knee injuries.

    Most young players in Summer League won't be in the NBA in 4 years.

    Summer League is nothing but training.
    Players Trying to remember Plays.

    Media does Overhype Prospects.
     
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    Kid looked smooth. Is it just me, or has he filled out a bit already?
     
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    He falls a lot. Has never been hurt.
    Most players wear some type of compression sleeve
     
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