The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Chet Holmgren, nicknamed "The Unicorn," with the second pick in the 2022 NBA draft. Holmgren is also hailed as the successor to future generations, especially in terms of defensive ability. He will enter the competition for Defensive Player of the Year in just a few years.
Although he was injured for the entire 2022-23 season, he returned at full strength in the 2023-24 season and gained 8 kilograms. At 216 centimeters, Holmgren has a complete package of running, ball-handling, and shooting skills, plus top-notch defense. , is definitely the indispensable center for Thunder to become a powerful force.
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Career High 9 Spicy Hotpot
- season:2023-24
- result:Thunder 118-117 Gold Nuggets
- Statistics: 17 points, 11 rebounds, 9 blocks
Facing the defending champion Golden Nuggets, the Thunder were still 7 points behind with 3 minutes and 33 seconds before the end of the game. However, the Thunder relied on the "New Third Young Master"Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren teamed up to chase points, and with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's quasi-killing turnaround jumper with 0.9 seconds left in the game, the Thunder reversed the Nuggets 118:117 in the end.
Holmgren broke the franchise rookie single-game record of 7 blocks in a single game when he faced the Cavaliers on October 28, 2023.
The Thunder unicorn tied a three-pointer at the buzzer and set a career high.
- Season: 2023-24
- Result: Thunder 130-123 Warriors
- Stats: 36 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks
Facing the powerful enemy Warriors, Chet Holmgren played his career masterpiece and scored a very difficult three-pointer at the last moment of the fourth quarter, which stunned the Warriors who were originally preparing to welcome the joy of ending their losing streak at home.
Chet Holmgren became the first rookie player since Michael Jordan to have such a comprehensive statistical performance. He is also the first Thunder rookie after Kevin Durant to score at least 35 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists in a game.
Big broom sweeps 7 hot pots, setting a record in team history
- Season: 2023-24
- Result: Thunder 108-105 Cavaliers
- Statistics: 16 points, 13 rebounds, 7 blocks
His performance in the first game of his career was mediocre, but Chet Holmgren soon showed his value in the second game. Led by Donovan Mitchell with 43 points in a single game, the Thunder faced a 10-point deficit. In the fourth quarter, Holmgren's steady shot from the top of the key tied the game. points, an 11-0 run and a reversal, and finally narrowly defeated the Cavaliers by 3 points.
Holmgren showed great influence on defense, setting a Thunder record with 7 blocks in a single game.
