Finally, the end of the tunnel is getting closer to Chet Holmgren ! Chosen in second position in the 2022 Draft, the former interior of Gonzaga lived a white season due to a rupture of a ligament in the midfoot of the right foot which occurred following contact with LeBron James during a league game. summer last August.
After informing that he was done with his rehabilitation in mid-April, the 2m16 inside should be able to participate in the Summer League. It is in any case the wish of GM Sam Presti who spoke about the evolution of his protege. This first step could finally launch his career in addition to reassuring everyone, the player first but also his franchise as to his good recovery.
Eligible for the race for the best rookie 2024
“It is our hope that he can be there. That’s what we hope”, slipped the Thunder leader. “Chet is doing great. He had a great offseason. It’s one of those things where sometimes it’s hard to gauge someone’s consistency because of everything that’s happened since the drafting process and since the end of the season. (…) He did a great job. He followed the plan and he looks really good. We are happy for him, but I don’t think anyone can be happier than himself.”
OKC will be among the first teams to enter the Summer League in the Salt Lake City Summer League, against Utah on July 3 next Monday, a few days before the start of the Summer League in Las Vegas. Chet Holmgren’s big debut in the Thunder jersey may therefore be very soon. Note that Chet Holmgren will be eligible for the title of Rookie Of The Year 2024, and will therefore represent a competitor of choice for Victor Wembanyama.
