Chet Holmgren to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 'How does it feel to know nobody can guard you?'
Clutch Points: Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren came into Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s postgame press conference with one simple question: Chet: “How does it feel to know nobody can guard you?” Shai: “Next question… Good night Chet.” 😅 (via @MichaelOnSports) pic.twitter.com/YukxtxuUYM
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Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA on Chet Holmgren: “We added a really good basketball player. On both ends of the floor.
Chet’s special…
He plays with a chip on his shoulder.” – 11:18 PM
SGA on Chet Holmgren: “We added a really good basketball player. On both ends of the floor.
Chet’s special…
He plays with a chip on his shoulder.” – 11:18 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
I asked Shai Gilgeous-Alexander about what Chet Holmgren has brought to the team “We added a really good basketball player…Chet is special.” He mentioned how much Chet helps on both ends of the floor. – 11:13 PM
I asked Shai Gilgeous-Alexander about what Chet Holmgren has brought to the team “We added a really good basketball player…Chet is special.” He mentioned how much Chet helps on both ends of the floor. – 11:13 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
As SGA walked up to the podium to conduct his postgame presser, Chet stuck around after his to ask the first question
Chet: “Mr. #2, how does it feel knowing nobody can guard you?”
SGA: “Next question.” – 11:08 PM
As SGA walked up to the podium to conduct his postgame presser, Chet stuck around after his to ask the first question
Chet: “Mr. #2, how does it feel knowing nobody can guard you?”
SGA: “Next question.” – 11:08 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Chet Holmgren takes the mic at the postgame presser: “How does it feel to know nobody can guard you?”
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: “Next question.” – 11:08 PM
Chet Holmgren takes the mic at the postgame presser: “How does it feel to know nobody can guard you?”
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: “Next question.” – 11:08 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Chet Holmgren started out Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s presser by asking him what it’s like to be unguarded “next question” was SGA’s response while laughing – 11:08 PM
Chet Holmgren started out Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s presser by asking him what it’s like to be unguarded “next question” was SGA’s response while laughing – 11:08 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Chet Holmgren on foul trouble and what Mark Daigneault tells him in those situations “It’s not about not fouling, it’s about competing” – 11:07 PM
Chet Holmgren on foul trouble and what Mark Daigneault tells him in those situations “It’s not about not fouling, it’s about competing” – 11:07 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams was big for OKC in crunch time tonight.
Cavs got close but JDub scored 9 of his 15 points in the 4th quarter.
Mark Daigneault said he was impressed with JDub mentally staying in the game and creating when the Cavs doubled SGA down the stretch. – 11:04 PM
Jalen Williams was big for OKC in crunch time tonight.
Cavs got close but JDub scored 9 of his 15 points in the 4th quarter.
Mark Daigneault said he was impressed with JDub mentally staying in the game and creating when the Cavs doubled SGA down the stretch. – 11:04 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a superstar pic.twitter.com/9A3nLbMdqV – 10:33 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a superstar pic.twitter.com/9A3nLbMdqV – 10:33 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went OFF tonight 🔥 pic.twitter.com/g9IusITW0Y – 10:31 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went OFF tonight 🔥 pic.twitter.com/g9IusITW0Y – 10:31 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
SGA tonight:
43 PTS
7 REB
6 AST
3 STL
12 FTM
The first player to reach those numbers or better in a game in 2023. statmuse.com/nba/player/sha… – 10:30 PM
SGA tonight:
43 PTS
7 REB
6 AST
3 STL
12 FTM
The first player to reach those numbers or better in a game in 2023. statmuse.com/nba/player/sha… – 10:30 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
FINAL: Thunder 128, Cavs 120
SGA – 43 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists
Chet – 15 points, 7 rebounds, 3 blocks
Dort – 14 points, 3 blocks
Wallace – 14 points
Mitchell – 20 points, 5 assists
LeVert – 29 points
Mobley – 22 points, 5 rebounds
OKC is 5-3 – 10:30 PM
FINAL: Thunder 128, Cavs 120
SGA – 43 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists
Chet – 15 points, 7 rebounds, 3 blocks
Dort – 14 points, 3 blocks
Wallace – 14 points
Mitchell – 20 points, 5 assists
LeVert – 29 points
Mobley – 22 points, 5 rebounds
OKC is 5-3 – 10:30 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Before we get to the postgame SGA kudos..
..let’s take a moment to acknowledge Lu Dort scoring 14 points and shooting 3-5 from 3 while holding Donovan Mitchell to 20 points on 8-23 shooting. – 10:29 PM
Before we get to the postgame SGA kudos..
..let’s take a moment to acknowledge Lu Dort scoring 14 points and shooting 3-5 from 3 while holding Donovan Mitchell to 20 points on 8-23 shooting. – 10:29 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tonight
43 PTS
15-22 FG
7 REB
6 AST
3 STL
1 BLK pic.twitter.com/WKdVCECyyv – 10:29 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tonight
43 PTS
15-22 FG
7 REB
6 AST
3 STL
1 BLK pic.twitter.com/WKdVCECyyv – 10:29 PM
Royce Young @royceyoung
Thunder beat the Cavs 128-120.
– SGA: 43-7-6 (15-22 shooting) +3 steals
– Dub: 15 (5-8 shooting)
– Dort: 14 (Donovan Mitchell 8-23 shooting)
– Chet: 15 and 7 rebounds + 3 blocks
– Giddey: 8-5-6
– Cason: 14 (5-7 shooting) – 10:29 PM
Thunder beat the Cavs 128-120.
– SGA: 43-7-6 (15-22 shooting) +3 steals
– Dub: 15 (5-8 shooting)
– Dort: 14 (Donovan Mitchell 8-23 shooting)
– Chet: 15 and 7 rebounds + 3 blocks
– Giddey: 8-5-6
– Cason: 14 (5-7 shooting) – 10:29 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
SGA entered tonight averaging 25.4 ppg against the Cavs in his career, his highest vs any opponent.
So, if it feels like he never misses against the Cavs, you’re not far off. – 10:21 PM
SGA entered tonight averaging 25.4 ppg against the Cavs in his career, his highest vs any opponent.
So, if it feels like he never misses against the Cavs, you’re not far off. – 10:21 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hits 40 points tonight on a big bucket: a 3 pointer to put OKC up 117-108 with 4 minutes left.
SGA has 41.
4 points from breaking his career high. – 10:19 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hits 40 points tonight on a big bucket: a 3 pointer to put OKC up 117-108 with 4 minutes left.
SGA has 41.
4 points from breaking his career high. – 10:19 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 41 points after that 3 which sparked a Cavs timeout. OKC up 117-108. – 10:18 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 41 points after that 3 which sparked a Cavs timeout. OKC up 117-108. – 10:18 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Trayce Jackson-Davis, who’s coming off the bench for Golden State, could be the third rookie center that spends time guarding Nikola Jokic so far this season.
Jokic shot a combined 15-18 when defended by rookies Chet Holmgren and Dereck Lively already this year. – 10:12 PM
Trayce Jackson-Davis, who’s coming off the bench for Golden State, could be the third rookie center that spends time guarding Nikola Jokic so far this season.
Jokic shot a combined 15-18 when defended by rookies Chet Holmgren and Dereck Lively already this year. – 10:12 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Chet Holmgren was fist pumping on the way to the scorers table after that Jalen Williams bucket. He then finishes a lob from Jalen Williams on his first poss. in the game. – 10:12 PM
Chet Holmgren was fist pumping on the way to the scorers table after that Jalen Williams bucket. He then finishes a lob from Jalen Williams on his first poss. in the game. – 10:12 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s career high is 44 points.
He has 38 (14-18) through three quarters.
OKC leads Cleveland 99-87. – 9:54 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s career high is 44 points.
He has 38 (14-18) through three quarters.
OKC leads Cleveland 99-87. – 9:54 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 3Q: Thunder 99, Cavs 87
SGA – 38 points, 5 rebounds
Dort – 12 points
Wallace – 12 points
Chet – 9 points, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks
Mitchell – 13 points, 4 assists
LeVert – 21 points
Mobley – 12 points – 9:53 PM
End of 3Q: Thunder 99, Cavs 87
SGA – 38 points, 5 rebounds
Dort – 12 points
Wallace – 12 points
Chet – 9 points, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks
Mitchell – 13 points, 4 assists
LeVert – 21 points
Mobley – 12 points – 9:53 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shot did not go down by great job by SGA to get the ball to Cason at the elbow who popped it over to Lu in the corner for an open 3. CLE tried to apply pressure to SGA but it resulted in them giving up an open high percentage look. – 9:53 PM
Shot did not go down by great job by SGA to get the ball to Cason at the elbow who popped it over to Lu in the corner for an open 3. CLE tried to apply pressure to SGA but it resulted in them giving up an open high percentage look. – 9:53 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 38 points after 3 quarters.
SGA’s career high is 44. – 9:52 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 38 points after 3 quarters.
SGA’s career high is 44. – 9:52 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has spent this entire free throw sequence squatting/grimacing. Not the first time he has looked to be laboring in this one. However, in the flow of the game he looks fine. – 9:38 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has spent this entire free throw sequence squatting/grimacing. Not the first time he has looked to be laboring in this one. However, in the flow of the game he looks fine. – 9:38 PM
Royce Young @royceyoung
SGA having a pretty good game so far: 31 points on 12-13 shooting, midway through the third. – 9:37 PM
SGA having a pretty good game so far: 31 points on 12-13 shooting, midway through the third. – 9:37 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA has 31 points on 12-of-13 shooting lol what’s crazy is he should prob have more with some of these brutal non-calls he’s getting – 9:36 PM
SGA has 31 points on 12-of-13 shooting lol what’s crazy is he should prob have more with some of these brutal non-calls he’s getting – 9:36 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 30+ points in 5 of 7 games. – 9:35 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 30+ points in 5 of 7 games. – 9:35 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Even after the made swirly Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was hopping up and down wanting the call from the ref. No such luck this year. Rare to see SGA be so demonstrative. – 9:35 PM
Even after the made swirly Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was hopping up and down wanting the call from the ref. No such luck this year. Rare to see SGA be so demonstrative. – 9:35 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Despite the sick block by Chet Holmgren on Evan Mobley, this has been a sleepy start to the second half for the Thunder. Mark Daigneault wants a timeout. – 9:29 PM
Despite the sick block by Chet Holmgren on Evan Mobley, this has been a sleepy start to the second half for the Thunder. Mark Daigneault wants a timeout. – 9:29 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
SGA with 23 first half points vs. the Cavaliers 👀
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/3tJL0pfQ8h – 9:14 PM
SGA with 23 first half points vs. the Cavaliers 👀
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/3tJL0pfQ8h – 9:14 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder rookies Cason Wallace and Chet Holmgren combined at the half:
21 PTS
8-9 FG
3-3 3PT – 9:14 PM
Thunder rookies Cason Wallace and Chet Holmgren combined at the half:
21 PTS
8-9 FG
3-3 3PT – 9:14 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
The OKC rookies vs. Cleveland: 1H
Chet Holmgren and Cason Wallace
8-9 FG
2-2 FT
3-3 from 3
21 points – 9:11 PM
The OKC rookies vs. Cleveland: 1H
Chet Holmgren and Cason Wallace
8-9 FG
2-2 FT
3-3 from 3
21 points – 9:11 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Shai has 23 points at half.
He’s only missed 1 shot. statmuse.com/nba/player/sha… – 9:10 PM
Shai has 23 points at half.
He’s only missed 1 shot. statmuse.com/nba/player/sha… – 9:10 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
This is a “What do you do?” Night against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Just impossible to defend. He is taking the contact to the def. and it has worked. One missed shot tonight
23 points
4 rebounds
3 assists
2 steals
3-for-3 at the line – 9:09 PM
This is a “What do you do?” Night against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Just impossible to defend. He is taking the contact to the def. and it has worked. One missed shot tonight
23 points
4 rebounds
3 assists
2 steals
3-for-3 at the line – 9:09 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
HALF: Thunder 70, Cavs 57
SGA – 23 points, 3 assists
Wallace – 12 points
Chet – 9 points, 3 rebounds
Mitchell – 8 points, 3 assists
LeVert – 14 points, 4 assists
Mobley – 10 points – 9:09 PM
HALF: Thunder 70, Cavs 57
SGA – 23 points, 3 assists
Wallace – 12 points
Chet – 9 points, 3 rebounds
Mitchell – 8 points, 3 assists
LeVert – 14 points, 4 assists
Mobley – 10 points – 9:09 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
This is the second Thunder-Cavs game this season, and Chet Holmgren already looks as good (and better offensively) as Evan Mobley.
Did not expect Holmgren to be at this level eight games into his career. – 9:08 PM
This is the second Thunder-Cavs game this season, and Chet Holmgren already looks as good (and better offensively) as Evan Mobley.
Did not expect Holmgren to be at this level eight games into his career. – 9:08 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the half
23 PTS
10-11 FG (!)
4 REB
3 AST
2 STL
1 TO – 9:07 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the half
23 PTS
10-11 FG (!)
4 REB
3 AST
2 STL
1 TO – 9:07 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s steal tonight marked his 400th in his career. – 8:54 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s steal tonight marked his 400th in his career. – 8:54 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Chet Holmgren with the most casual blocked shot on Jarrett Allen. – 8:51 PM
Chet Holmgren with the most casual blocked shot on Jarrett Allen. – 8:51 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Chet Holmgren is a PROBLEM. The Cavs are giving him so much attention every time he beats Allen off the bounce (which is every time) and now he just kicks it out to the opener corner shooter as Cason Wallace knocks it down. This is how the Thunder cook. Pick your poison – 8:48 PM
Chet Holmgren is a PROBLEM. The Cavs are giving him so much attention every time he beats Allen off the bounce (which is every time) and now he just kicks it out to the opener corner shooter as Cason Wallace knocks it down. This is how the Thunder cook. Pick your poison – 8:48 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Chet Holmgren just takes Allen to the post office off the dribble and hits a Dirk fade away while it stumbling. Special shooting talent. Next poss. gets a put back bucket. Timeout CLE – 8:44 PM
Chet Holmgren just takes Allen to the post office off the dribble and hits a Dirk fade away while it stumbling. Special shooting talent. Next poss. gets a put back bucket. Timeout CLE – 8:44 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
An elite first quarter by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pic.twitter.com/fRVWk7WRmA – 8:40 PM
An elite first quarter by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pic.twitter.com/fRVWk7WRmA – 8:40 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 1Q: Thunder 36, Cavs 29
SGA – 15 points, 3 assists
Chet – 5 points
Mitchell – 4 points, 3 assists
Allen – 5 points – 8:38 PM
End of 1Q: Thunder 36, Cavs 29
SGA – 15 points, 3 assists
Chet – 5 points
Mitchell – 4 points, 3 assists
Allen – 5 points – 8:38 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 1st quarter
15 PTS
6-7 FG
2 REB
3 AST
1 STL – 8:37 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 1st quarter
15 PTS
6-7 FG
2 REB
3 AST
1 STL – 8:37 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Great offensive movement early, on that SGA bucket, Chet did a great job of popping out into empty space in the mid-range to be a safety net in case SGA needed him. Overall really good cuts and ball movement to start this game all around. When they play like this, tough to def. – 8:18 PM
Great offensive movement early, on that SGA bucket, Chet did a great job of popping out into empty space in the mid-range to be a safety net in case SGA needed him. Overall really good cuts and ball movement to start this game all around. When they play like this, tough to def. – 8:18 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Chet Holmgren swims right past Jarrett Allen on the way to the rack beating him off the dribble. He has a quick five points. – 8:15 PM
Chet Holmgren swims right past Jarrett Allen on the way to the rack beating him off the dribble. He has a quick five points. – 8:15 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Cavs
SGA
Dort
Giddey
JDub
Chet
Dort was questionable leading up to the game but he’s playing. – 7:19 PM
Thunder starters vs Cavs
SGA
Dort
Giddey
JDub
Chet
Dort was questionable leading up to the game but he’s playing. – 7:19 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander getting shots up pic.twitter.com/0r8FiUNdTU – 12:10 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander getting shots up pic.twitter.com/0r8FiUNdTU – 12:10 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
NBA Star Power Index: Why Chet Holmgren has slight edge over Victor Wembanyama so far, Stephen Curry on heater
(By @bradbotkincbs)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-s… – 9:20 AM
NBA Star Power Index: Why Chet Holmgren has slight edge over Victor Wembanyama so far, Stephen Curry on heater
(By @bradbotkincbs)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-s… – 9:20 AM
More on this storyline
Clemente Almanza: SGA on what he’s learned playing with Chet through 8 games: “We added a really good basketball player to our team on both ends of the floor. Chet’s special.” -via Twitter @CAlmanza1007 / November 9, 2023
Clemente Almanza: Chet Holmgren on the league-wide praise he’s received: “It’s a mixed basket of things. Obviously it’s cool to see your hard work being noticed but at the same time we got a lot of games coming up… I’m just trying to focus on getting better with the team.” -via Twitter @CAlmanza1007 / November 7, 2023
Clemente Almanza: Chet Holmgren on fitting in: “I was just trying to come in and find a balance between being aggressive and not making it the Chet show. It’s not that, it’ll never be that. It’s the OKC Thunder.” Said the best way to build chemistry is to allow everybody to be aggressive -via Twitter @CAlmanza1007 / November 7, 2023