With Victor Wembanyama, Brandon Miller and Scoot Henderson, the Top 3 of the last Draft, the presence of Chet Holmgren, number 2 in the 2022 Draft and who had a white season in 2022/23, is one of the attractions of this Summer League. After an encouraging return to play during the Salt Lake City Summer League, the Thunder interior made a remarkable entrance in Las Vegas with 16 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks and 1 steal in 30 minutes for a success 91-80 from OKC against a fine team from Dallas, notably led by Jaden Hardy (24 points).
Chet Holmgren stood out on an alley-oop to build confidence, then followed up with an open 3-pointer at the head of the racket and two big blocks, confirming his profile as a surly and productive player on both sides of the court . He also reassured in terms of his support and his commitment after his white season due to a rupture of a ligament in the midfoot of his right foot, not hesitating to go into contact as on his last drive in the fourth quarter. -time.
“I feel like I’m getting my rhythm back and I thank my teammates and my coaches for believing in me and putting me in a position to succeed”, he said after the meeting. “There are a lot of things I’m working on. I talk to the coaches and during games with my teammates about different things, just to learn from my mistakes and try to improve for the season”.
Good Ousmane Dieng
The Thunder also distinguished itself by its good 3-point address (19/43 to 44.2% success rate) with in particular a 6/10 for Cason Wallace, 10th choice of the last Draft (20 points), but also Ousmane Diengwho confirmed from his last outing with a successful new game, 13 points (3/7 from 3-pointers), 5 rebounds, 3 assists in 29 minutes.
“I have the impression that we fought well, our solidarity was really seen. Everyone is happy for the other when an action is successful. added Chet Holmgren. “It helps to have Cason, because he doesn’t miss a shot. But we must also congratulate all the others who made their 3-pointers when they were opened, and to the team as a whole for having been able to find the good positions.
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How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D= defensive rebound; T = Total Bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Points = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
