The Thunder’s center has a bright future ahead, and his second season in the NBA could be special.
Chet HolmgrenDespite a cold shooting stretch to close the season, Holmgren still averaged 16.5 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. He shot 53% and 37% from 3-point range. Holmgren was also a rock solid free throw shooter, too, where he contributed 79.3% of his attempts.
His offensive outputs were extremely impressive, but his top value was still on the defensive side of the ball. Holmgren came into the NBA with a reputation of being an elite rim protector. Despite his thin frame, his ball-tracking skills have always been elite. He lived up to that reputation over the course of his rookie season, averaging 2.3 blocks per game in the regular season and 2.5 blocks per game in the playoffs.
His rookie season was a validation for the Thunder for taking him with the No. 2 pick in the draft. But he’s still just scratching the surface of his potential. What are two ways that Holmgren can improve in Year No. 2?should open up the floor for the Thunder in a big way. Holmgren should be able to roam off ball and up his blocks total even more. He averaged over 2.0 blocks per game his rookie season, but roaming freely and helping in the paint should make his statistics even more inflated.
His midrange had major potential a season ago, and his ability to get to the rim was special. With more room to explore, Holmgren’s potential will only grow.Want to join the discussion? Like
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