“I’ve seen guys who went on to be superstars play like garbage in Summer League … This boy is bad, he did everything” - NBA analyst believes Chet Holmgren’s Summer League debut is a big deal

The second overall pick of the 2022 NBA draft Chet Holmgren made his highly anticipated debut in the Salt Lake City Summer League. While leading the OKC Thunder to a sizeable win, Holmgren also earned Chris Broussard's seal of approval.Standing at 7'1&quot;, the Gonzaga product has the skillset of a guard and the defensive presence of a big man. His smooth handling and shooting can make him a hard man to defend. Additionally, he has established himself as a legitimate rim protector.NBA@NBAChet Holmgren is throwing a block party He's up to 5 blocks in his Summer League debut!1226124Chet Holmgren is throwing a block party 🚫He's up to 5 blocks in his Summer League debut! https://t.co/7S8zy8FJyPOn his Summer League debut against the Utah Jazz, the 20-year-old ended up with 23 points, seven rebounds, four assists and six blocks in 24 minutes.Speaking on First Things First, Chris Broussard said he was impressed with Holmgren's performance.&quot;Look, I am the wise elder statesman on this show. You guys know that I've covered more than a dozen Summer Leagues. I've seen guys who went on to be superstars play like garbage in the Summer League. I've seen guys who've been busts or role players play like stars in the Summer League.&quot;&quot;So I have learned to temper my enthusiasm and not overreact to what I see in the Summer League. That said, 'Yes! It's a big deal! I'm all in!' This boy is bad!&quot;Broussard also highlighted Holmgren's versatility.&quot;He did everything last night. He showed the three-point range. He showed the handle. He showed the court vision, the passing ability, the rebounding, obviously, the shot blocking. I know he's thin, but he is tough.&quot;First Things First@FTFonFS1&quot;I've covered more than a dozen Summer Leagues. I've learned to temper my enthusiasm &amp; not overreact to what I see in the summer. That said, yes, it's a big deal! I'm all in on Chet Holmgren! This boy is bad - he did everything in his summer debut.&quot; — @Chris_Broussard24035&quot;I've covered more than a dozen Summer Leagues. I've learned to temper my enthusiasm &amp; not overreact to what I see in the summer. That said, yes, it's a big deal! I'm all in on Chet Holmgren! This boy is bad - he did everything in his summer debut.&quot; — @Chris_Broussard https://t.co/ddKbET72P6NBA@NBA#2 Overall pick Chet Holmgren was dominant in his #NBASummer debut leading the @okcthunder to the win while dropping 23 PTS on 78% shooting and blocking 6 shots!Chet Holmgren: 23 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST, 6 BLKJosh Giddey: 14 PTS, 5 REB, 11 AST, 2 STL, 2 BLK1165119#2 Overall pick Chet Holmgren was dominant in his #NBASummer debut leading the @okcthunder to the win while dropping 23 PTS on 78% shooting and blocking 6 shots!Chet Holmgren: 23 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST, 6 BLKJosh Giddey: 14 PTS, 5 REB, 11 AST, 2 STL, 2 BLK https://t.co/4QMeJ6CkikChet Holmgren was solid but not spectacular in his second gameChet Holmgren did not look as dominant in his second game against the Memphis Grizzlies as he did in his debut against the Jazz. Holmgren ended the night with a double-double of 11 points and 12 rebounds.But he was practically outplayed by the Memphis Grizzlies' Kenneth Lofton Jr. The 6'7&quot; forward bullied the No. 2 pick in the paint and also showcased his silky shooting.Rob Perez@WorldWideWobperhaps we were a tad premature480933260perhaps we were a tad premature https://t.co/JdIci4HxUmThis does raise some concerns over Chet Holmgren's abilities. With much stronger and better players awaiting him in the NBA, Holmgren will have a lot of work to do physically if he wants to hold his own.

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