Chet Holmgren shines in Summer League debut
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NBA Kicks @NBAKicks👀 @Chet Holmgren makes his #NBASummer debut in the Nike KD 15! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/49xkYTGqfs – 12:30 AM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto“You can never really have a perfect game, but that’s what you strive for.”
Postgame comments from Chet Holmgren, who was pretty darn close to perfect in his Summer League debut: oklahoman.com/story/sports/n… – 12:10 AM
Greg Dickerson @gregdickerson13I would never overreact to a summer league game. As an aside Chet holmgren is going to the HOF – 11:55 PM
Chris Sheridan @sheridanhoopsUpdate: Chet Holmgren of #Thunder now favored to win NBA Rookie of the Year at Fan Duel. Other sportsbooks in legalized U.S. market often follow their lead. – 11:38 PM
Chris Sheridan @sheridanhoopsChet Holmgren of #Thunder not the favorite to be Rookie of the Year … yet. Despite his Swiss Army Knife night at Utah Summer league, he is third choice at U.S. sportsbooks behind Paolo Banchero and Jabari Smith. – 11:18 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoopsChet Holmgren on how he thought he played in his NBA debut.
@Oklahoma City Thunder | @kslsports pic.twitter.com/vZF2MCtnkK – 11:11 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46Keegan Murray had an outstanding California Classic.
Chet Holmgren was one of a kind at his Thunder debut in Salt Lake.
Two of the top-4 2022 NBA Draft picks showed their quality. It will gonna be a really interesting season for the rookies. #NBASummerLeague #NBASummer – 11:09 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbarNBA Twitter on Chet Holmgren before the OKC game: don’t overreact to Summer League
NBA Twitter on Chet Holmgren after the OKC game: nevermind, dude is awesome – 11:09 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussattoQuick thoughts on Chet Holmgren’s Summer League debut:
oklahoman.com/story/sports/n… – 11:06 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbarChet Holmgren set the Utah Summer League record with 6 blocks in a game.
He was surprised that was the record and said he’s going to break his own record tomorrow night.
This guy. lol – 11:05 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBAIt’s only Summer League but this was an unbelievable Summer League performance by Chet Holmgren.
23 points
9 shots
7 rebounds
6 blocks
4 assists
23 minutes
Chet looked more like the HS version of himself with the freedom to create so much off the dribble. Just better. pic.twitter.com/g2ivpAxvhi – 11:04 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_VecenieIt’s just very, very hard for guys who are as big and long as Chet Holmgren to show anything off the bounce in college just due to how condensed the floor is in terms of space in halfcourt settings. Less skilled players, less space. Bigger guys get affected disproportionately. – 10:56 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbarChet Holmgren hugging Josh Giddey in the postgame interview: “Just shout out to my teammates for setting me up. Shout out to this guy right here, double double in points and assists.” – 10:53 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_StilesChet Holmgren wrapped his arm around Josh Giddey and making him come to his sideline end of game interview 🥹 my heart. – 10:52 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsenThunder beat the Jazz 98-77 in summer league game 1.
Jared Butler: 10 points (3-10 FG), 4 ast, 3 TO.
Xavier Sneed: 15 p, 3r, 1a.
Chet Holmgren: 23 points, 7r, 6b, 4a, 2 TO.
Triple Team coming after player/coach interviews. – 10:51 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46Chet Holmgren in his 1st game with the OKC Thunder
23 points
7/9 FG
4/6 3P
5/5 FT
7 rebounds
6 blocks
4 assists
1 steal
24 minutes
+26 +/-
Scary!
#NBASummer #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/Xkxyq50kzy – 10:49 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbarChet Holmgren vs the Jazz:
23 PTS
7 RBD
4 AST
6 BLK
1 STL
7-9 shooting
4-6 from 3
+26
24 minutes
Half of that on a twisted ankle.
Phenomenal debut. – 10:47 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannixCan’t help but wonder what Chet Holmgren would have done had he played in a more pro-style system in college. He looks like the total package offensively. – 10:44 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbarJosh Giddey and Chet Holmgren in Summer League: pic.twitter.com/MJstpRImWg – 10:39 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaulaChet Holmgren makes his debut with #7 and the KD 15s 👀👀 pic.twitter.com/riFVns6WCe – 10:31 PM
The Ringer @ringernbaA live look at @bykevinclark watching Chet Holmgren tonight pic.twitter.com/4NsZGlU9s7 – 10:26 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_CarlinChet Holmgren and Josh Giddey is going to be one helluva duo for the Thunder – 10:24 PM
StatMuse @statmuseChet Holmgren is the first unicorn since ______ pic.twitter.com/ATHzFwSvjM – 10:24 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavsYou’re not allowed to get excited in July. But…Chet Holmgren – 10:16 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatzI have received at least 50 texts about Chet Holmgren in the past hour. 49 of them are from @AndrewKSchlecht, but still… – 10:13 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbarChet Holmgren has 5 blocks and has altered numerous other shots in 17 minutes.
Is it possible for the #2 pick to be the steal of the draft? – 10:10 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazzVic Law just tried to posterize Chet Holmgren … it did not go how he thought it would. – 10:08 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBAChet Holmgren for Durant straight up. Who says no?! – 10:08 PM
The Ringer @ringernbaChet Holmgren playing in his first Summer League game pic.twitter.com/ZVbUi2dIG0 – 10:00 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42I will not tweet about players during summer league
I will not tweet about players during summer league
I will not tweet about players during summer league
But that was some half by Chet Holmgren – 9:57 PM
Royce Young @royceyoungGreat showcase of all the versatility and unique skill of Chet Holmgren in this first half. But what’s most interesting to me is how unforced it all is — very much in the rhythm and flow of the game. – 9:56 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazzChet Holmgren (Aleksej Pokusevski’s doppelgänger) just racked up 18p on 6-7 FGs, 4-5 3s, plus 3 blocks, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal in 13:48 of action. He seems OK. Thunder lead the Jazz 47-32 at halftime. – 9:56 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46In his first 13 minues as an NBAer Chet Holmgren already scored whenever he wants, including this Dirk-ous shot. Amazing! #ThunderUp #NBASummer pic.twitter.com/5PBY05gWeG – 9:56 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoopsChet Holmgren put up 18 points on the @Utah Jazz in his first half debut.
Played big on defense, showed his shooting and passing on offense.
Off to a great start.
Jared Butler has three points for the Jazz who trail OKC 47-32 at the half.
#TakeNote
pic.twitter.com/2jIoRwAOM2 – 9:55 PM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagherChet Holmgren’s odds for ROY just dipped to +400 on DK (was +500 a few minutes ago, still +550 on Caesars). – 9:50 PM
Chris Miller @cmillsnbcsChet Holmgren has a nice step back fadeaway already. Impressive start to his Summer league. – 9:49 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_CarlinChet Holmgren is making it look so easy out here right now for the Thunder. He’s so smooth and that size is gonna be so helpful. He will need to add weight, but there’s no denying this kid’s talent. – 9:48 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarahSomeone please help Dan Roberts figure out who Chet Holmgren is – 9:47 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazzDan Roberts has credited the last million Chet Holmgren baskets to Aleksej Pokusevski. – 9:47 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsenGuys, I can report that Chet Holmgren is better defense Kevin Durant – 9:46 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_StilesFour first half 3’s for Chet Holmgren and counting lol – 9:46 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoopsDan Roberts keeps calling Chet Holmgren Pokusevski.
Poku is not currently on the floor. – 9:46 PM
Greg Dickerson @gregdickerson13It’s summer league so it means nothing…but Chet holmgren is killing it in his first game – 9:34 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbarChet Holmgren is on pace to average 52 points and 12 blocks for his career. – 9:34 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46Chet Holmgren in the 1st quaeter with the Thunder
13 points
4/5 FG
3/3 3P
1 rebound
1 assist
3 blocks
1 steal
Energy on both ends, good feel with the ball in his hands, high self confidence on the floor. Really good signs.
#ThunderUp #NBASummer pic.twitter.com/gVDnm3yEBH – 9:27 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoopsAfter one, Chet Holmgren 13, and the @Utah Jazz 9.
The rest of the @Oklahoma City Thunder have also added 16 points and are cooking the Jazz.
Holmgren shooting well and making life difficult in the paint for the Jazz offense.
#TakeNote – 9:27 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbarChet Holmgren takes a seat.
13 points, 3 blocks, 1 assist, 1 steal and is 3-4 from 3 in 9 minutes.
Unbelievable debut. – 9:26 PM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagherChet Holmgren bringing the ball up for a 3-ball. Oh baby. We have liftoff 🚀 pic.twitter.com/meU1FV7yW4 – 9:25 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_StilesCHET HOLMGREN REJECTING TACKO FALLL – 9:24 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz7-foot-bajillion Tacko Fall just got stuffed by Chet Holmgren. – 9:24 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbarEveryone before this game: Don’t overreact to the Summer League
Me after watching Chet Holmgren and Josh Giddey for 6 minutes: RIP OKC Rebuild 2020-2022 – 9:22 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazzChet Holmgren (10p) looking really good so far, but it could just be this Jazz team. – 9:21 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussattoChet Holmgren has a game-high 10 points. He’s 2-of-3 from deep.
Strong start on both ends. – 9:20 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_StilesChet Holmgren embraces the boos and goes 2-for-2 at the line. Ice in his veins confirmed. – 9:18 PM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagherChet Holmgren pick and pop with Josh Giddey. pic.twitter.com/YfqffctsSU – 9:17 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannixIn Salt Lake City for Chet Holmgren’s debut and I can definitively Holmgren is the skinniest NBA player I have ever seen. – 9:16 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_StilesCHET HOLMGREN 3 I AM GOING TO FAINT – 9:15 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsenChet Holmgren vs. Tacko Fall is just elite entertainment. – 9:10 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_StilesTacko Fall is now in the game with Chet Holmgren. – 9:10 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46Chet Holmgren’s first NBA bucket! #NBASummer #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/pCItiKgeZU – 9:10 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46First bucket, first dunk for Chet Holmgren… It was his “welcome to the NBA” moment. #NBASummer – 9:08 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussattoChet Holmgren blocks Kofi Cockburn for his first swat of Summer League. – 9:06 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbarOKC’s opening defensive possession: Chet Holmgren block.
OKC’s third defensive possession: Chet Holmgren block.
Not a bad debut for a dude too skinny for the league. – 9:06 PM
Kevin Pelton @kpeltonFirst block for Chet Holmgren, who dropped deep in the paint to play both ends of the pick-and-roll and sent Kofi Cockburn’s attempt into the stands. – 9:05 PM
Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA,The camera adds ten pounds, and so in real life, from side on, Chet Holmgren doesn’t actually exist. – 9:05 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoopsKofi Cockburn vs. Chet Holmgren is already a great matchup for Summer League. – 9:03 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles#Thunder Summer League game one starting lineup:
Josh Giddey
Aaron Wiggins
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
Aleksej Pokusevski
Chet Holmgren – 9:03 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWobChet Holmgren about to play his first game in an NBA uniform and Josh Giddey starting at point guard. – 9:03 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbarOKC starters vs the Jazz:
Josh Giddey
Aaron Wiggins
Poku
JRE
Chet Holmgren
No tanking tonight. – 9:03 PM
Kevin Pelton @kpeltonThe PA system doesn’t appear to be working, but the scoreboard indicates Oklahoma City will start the Chet Holmgren-Aleksej Pokusevski frontcourt tonight against the Jazz. – 9:01 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbarChet Holmgren, Ousmane Dieng and Jalen Williams have all officially signed their Thunder contracts. – 4:34 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbarFans of most teams get excited about watching one 1st round rookie playing in Summer League.
Thunder fans get to watch three Top 12 rookies play tonight in Chet Holmgren, Ousmane Dieng and Jalen Williams. – 3:44 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_StilesThe Thunder are going to face off with Thunder legend Justin Robinson tonight. The Jazz also have Tacko Fall on their roster, and I would love for Poku, Tacko, and Chet Holmgren to all share the floor together. – 1:33 PM
More on this storyline
Joe Mussatto: Chet on setting the SLC Summer League record in blocks: “Only six? That’s a record?” -via Twitter @joe_mussatto / July 6, 2022 Brandon Rahbar: Chet Holmgren refused to do a postgame interview with ESPN unless they included one of his teammates. -via Twitter @BrandonRahbar / July 6, 2022 Oklahoma City mayor David Holt was watching Holmgren in action and he’s ready to clear his schedule to watch the Gonzaga alum at the NBA level. -via ESPN / July 5, 2022