While waiting for the big summer league in Las Vegas, it’s playing in Sacramento, but also in Salt Lake City, and all eyes were on Chet Holmgren, of which it was the big recovery after a white season. Weighted with ten additional kilos, the interior of the Thunder did not disappoint against the Jazz. In the victory of OKC (95-85), the former pivot of Gonzaga accumulates 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 against, and it is a real bully. Difficult to approach the circle when it is in the heart of the racket. A year ago, we remember that he had blocked six shots for his first game. Already facing the Jazz.
“It makes racket protection easier” explains Jalen Williams, author of 21 points. “He gives everyone more confidence, and he allows everyone to defend higher on their player. »
From the top of his 2m16, and under the eyes of Vasilije Micic, Holmgren reassured and reassured himself after eleven months without playing because of a broken foot.
“It’s just great to be able to play in a classic match again, after eleven months… It was difficult for me not to deviate from the path, and I followed everything to the letter, and it’s a form of reward that to play again » he explained.
From the first minutes, we could see that he played without apprehension. Especially in his circle attack.
“The last thing I wanted was to be shy. I wanted to get out of the starting blocks, be aggressive and have an impact on the game. he continues. “Obviously, that leads to mistakes and missed shots. It’s part of the game, whether you’ve played 100 games in a row, or missed an entire season. I will watch the video, and observe where my mistakes were. »
