(Photo : Joshua Gateley/Getty Images) OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – Chet Holmgren (#7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts to a tough foul within the third quarter of a sport in opposition to the Denver Nuggets at Paycom Center on October 29, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Western Conference groups final season didn’t have a solution for Denver Nuggets and eventual Finals MVP Nikola Jokic.
Oklahoma City Thunder’s 2022 second-overall draft decide Chet Holmgren realized the exhausting means after dealing with off and shedding closely in opposition to the Joker at residence.
The Thunder simply didn’t have a solution on Jokic, who managed the sport, posting his typical numbers 28-14-5.
Holmgren mentioned they turned to movies to put together for Jokic, however nonetheless to no avail.
“We watched film and game planned and stuff,” Holmgren mentioned after the sport.
“Obviously, a new experience. Never played against him in my life. Can’t say I’ve played against anybody super similar to him in my life… There’s definitely a lot of things that he does that is hard to replicate.”
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He additionally took it upon himself to get higher at taking part in in opposition to arguably the very best large man within the NBA.
Holmgren recorded 19 factors within the sport, together with 4 rebounds, however completed it -23 in plus/minus.
Jokic’s notion of Holmgren
Holmgren’s effort to cease Jokic didn’t go unnoticed by the Serbian star.
He believes the rookie has the wares to compete within the league, however he wants to perform one factor – to achieve weight.
“He’s a really talented guy, but this is his first year. He’s still learning everything,” per Jokic to Denver Post author Bennett Durando.
“I think he needs to be a little bit fatter, to be honest. But yes, he has a talent that is unique.”
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