Brooklyn Nets’ forward Kevin Durant took to Twitter on Thursday to comment on Chet Holmgren’s NBA Summer League debut. Holmgren filled up the box score in his first summer league game, finishing with 23 points, six blocks, and four 3-pointers against the Utah Jazz. Check out what Durant had to say about the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
I see u cookin 7. First day on the job was a success, love the kicks @ChetHolmgren https://t.co/sQrgDpPCU0
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) July 6, 2022
Holmgren was quick to respond to Durant, who recently requested a trade from the Nets.
— chet holmgren (@ChetHolmgren) July 6, 2022
Holmgren Drawing Comparisons to Kevin Durant
Like Durant, Holmgren was also the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA Draft and will enter the league with concerns about his frame and durability.
The similarities don’t stop there.
The 7-foot-1 sharpshooter has drawn comparisons to Durant for his ability to shoot and handle the ball like a guard at his size. Holmgren wore Durant’s number (7) and some KD shoes for his first game with the Oklahoma City Thunder against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, which could have been a sign of things to come for the No. 2 overall pick.
How Did Chet Holmgren Perform In His Summer League Debut?
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— chet holmgren (@ChetHolmgren) July 6, 2022
It didn’t take long for the rookie to flash his potential during his first taste of NBA action for the Thunder summer league team on Tuesday. Holmgren finished with 23 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and six blocks in 24 minutes.
He also showed why he drew comparisons to Durant during the NBA Draft, shooting a red-hot 7-for-9 from the floor, including 4-of-6 from 3-point range and 5-for-5 from the free-throw line against the Jazz.
After his NBA Summer League debut, Holmgren’s NBA Rookie of the Year odds started to shift dramatically at the top online sportsbooks. Suddenly, Holmgren is the odds-on betting favorite to win the award for the NBA’s best first-year player.
BetOnline, one of the best NBA betting sites, gives Holmgren +300 odds to win NBA Rookie of the Year.
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