Analysts Say Chet Holmgren Is "Built For Today's NBA"

CBS Minnesota

June 25, 2022

Upon his official arrival to NBA action, Minnesota native Chet Holmgren will be the subject of enough scrutiny to belie his No. 2 billing.

Even after becoming an All-American, averaging shooting splits and displaying ball skills that are not often replicated by players of his stature, the skepticism that followed him in his transition from high school to college still lingers in his move to the NBA following a spectacular freshman season at Gonzaga.

The Oklahoma City Thunder used their No. 2 selection on a stringy center who comes with questions about his size. Standing at 7 feet and 195 pounds, Holmgren boasts a frame that might suggest he could be easily bullied on professional hardwood.

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