Chet Holmgren is a 7-foot shot blocker who does everything on offense, and he’s racing Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama for the 2024 Rookie of the year. This detailed film breakdown & scouting report explores how the Thunder rookie big man is using his 7-foot-6 wingspan to lead their defense, while playing an integral role in their modern, position-less offense.
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20 Comments
Idk about Wembust
Great hoops content my g
His natural IQ and his time at Gonzaga you can see their offense in his game sometimes
Just hopes he stays healthy and starts to beef up
Ok, to be fair, that chair looks uncomfortably tiny for the interviewer too.
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Years from now we’re gonna be talking about this starting 5 as the group who created a whole new era of basketball. I really hope they make the playoffs.
So he is the best rookie ever, better than lebron and so let's just stop talking about Wembanyam
He just needs a hair cut
anthony davis must hold the record for falling down
When Wemby and Chet are healthy, we will see the next big man rivalry that's similar to Wilt and Bill.
this is what basketball should be, max flex so everyone can fill whatever gaps open up. no BS hyper specific roles that limit your potential.
detroit got screwed two lotteries in a row.. just happy we SOME HOW got duren.
Chet is almost 2 years older and was able to put on some weight and be around the NBA life for a year. He SHOULD be a little ahead of Wemby, That being said both are gonna have incredible careers.
he missed a lot of corner opportunities huh if he gets that down soon, okc gonna shoot up the ranks
having a class of mobile 7 footers is making the nba regulars look like normal folks vs lebron in the park lol
I know this is a hot take but I'll take Chet over Giannis all day.
The media has already crowned Wemby the rookie of the year. Maybe if he stays healthy. But Chet is every bit as skilled.
This dude has extreme potential, and the rivalry with wemby is best thing could happen to the leauge
Can we just nickname Chet, "The Thunderstick".
Is travelling now legal in the NBA?