What did Chet Holmgren's first two appearances reveal? Less than two weeks after being drafted No. 2 by the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Gonzaga product got his first taste of NBA action Tuesday and Wednesday at the Salt Lake City Summer League, facing the host Utah Jazz in his debut and the Memphis Grizzlies on night two.
Playing alongside Oklahoma City starting point guard Josh Giddey and fellow 7-footer Aleksej Pokusevski, as well as the team's other two 2022 first-round picks, Holmgren showed off the full repertoire that made him the No. 1 prospect in both ESPN's Jonathan Givony's top 100 rankings and my stats-based draft projections.
Holmgren had 18 points in the first half of his scintillating debut Tuesday, making four 3-pointers, and finished with 23 points on 7-of-9 shooting. He also contributed 7 rebounds, 4 assists and a Salt Lake City Summer League-record 6 blocks. Holmgren wasn't nearly as dominant on night two, missing five of his six 3-point attempts, but he still recorded a double-double with 11 points and 12 boards.
How might Holmgren's performance translate to his rookie season in the NBA and beyond? Let's break down his performance.
Strength: Shooting at size
What makes Holmgren such a special prospect? Let's start with his shooting ability at 7 foot.