Chet Holmgren

2022 - 5 - 18

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Chet Holmgren makes bold statement about future (Larry Brown Sports)

Oct 31, 2021; Spokane, WA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs center Chet Holmgren (34) points to the guy he was covering during a game against the Eastern Oregon ...

That said, the 190-pound Holmgren still has a lot of weight he needs to put on and recently faced rumors of a possible draft slide as well. It also bodes well for Holmgren that the Orlando Magic earned the selection, especially since Mo Bamba, who was Orlando’s starting center last season, will be a restricted free agent. Only nine players in NBA history have ever had a 50-40-90 season, and just one of those players (Dirk Nowitzki in 2006-07) was seven feet tall.

Potential No 1. Pick Chet Holmgren Has Legendary Answer On Who ... (Fadeaway World)

Confidence is key in the NBA, and Gonzaga star Chet Holmgren is in no short supply. In a sit-down with the potential No 1. pick on Wednesday, ...

But, at the very least, we know the guy believes in himself and that is an important aspect for any college prospect looking to succeed in the NBA. If he builds his strength and adds some size, he could become a truly dominant force in the NBA. What's really great is how he moves and handles the basketball. Despite being a tall and skinny center, he can move around like a small forward on the court and create his own shot in a multitude of ways. In a sit-down with the potential No 1. He just dribbling and shooting.

NBA Draft news: Chet Holmgren lays down the gauntlet for LeBron ... (ClutchPoints)

Gonzaga superstar Chet Holmgren made a bold declaration when asked who the best player in the NBA is right now.

He shot better than 60 percent from the field and hit 39 percent from downtown in his only season in college. He can handle the ball in traffic and off the dribble. There is no denying that Holmgren possesses a rare set of skills for a player of his size.

Woj: Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith viewed as front-runners for No. 1 ... (The Rookie Wire)

Holmgren and Smith are reportedly viewed as the consensus front-runners to be the No. 1 pick this year.

It is the fourth time in franchise history the Magic have won the top pick and the first since 2004. They have often prioritized taking the best player available with the highest upside. Chet Holmgren of Gonzaga and Jabari Smith of Auburn, I think the consensus right now is those are really the two players competing for No. 1 with the Magic. Magic president Jeff Weltman said the team will do its due diligence on those prospects in the conversation to be the top pick and will carefully meet with each of them to determine the best long-term fit. Smith, who was also voted a consensus All-American, averaged 16.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, two assists, 1.1 steals and one blocked shot on 42% shooting from 3-point range. Of course, the Magic were awarded the top pick in the draft lottery on Tuesday after entering the evening with a 14% chance of winning.

Could Minnehaha Academy teammates Chet Holmgren, Jalen ... (FOX 9)

Chet Holmgren and Jalen Suggs were high school teammates and stars at Minnehaha Academy. Soon, they could be teammates again in the NBA.

Both Suggs and Holmgren are former McDonald’s All-Americans. Holmgren went to Gonzaga as the No. 1 overall recruit in the Class of 2022. In one season with the Bulldogs, Holmgren averaged 14.1 points, 9.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. Tuesday night, the NBA held its draft lottery, and the Orlando Magic received the No. 1 overall pick.

High School Reunion? Could Magic Draft Jalen Suggs Former ... (Sports Illustrated)

The Magic have the opportunity to reunite Jalen Suggs with Chet Holmgren.

Holmgren would be a fit in Orlando. He can play the four or five and could complement Wendell Carter Jr. well as a high-low combo. It is worth mentioning the pair have a strong relationship however. He averaged 11.8 points per game and 4.4 assists in his rookie year, which was shortened to just 48 games due to injuries.

Orlando Magic Need to Draft Chet Holmgren And Reunite Him With ... (The Big Lead)

The Orlando Magic won the 2022 NBA Draft lottery Tuesday night, securing the No. 1 ...

That's a hell of a squad to start with and would be a heck of a lot of fun to watch. They have to take the best guy available and pair him with the franchise point guard they drafted last season. He can put the ball on the floor, shoot it (39 percent from 3-point range), has great body control when finishing at the rim and is a prolific shot blocker and excellent defender due to his size and length. But Holmgren, Auburn's Jabari Smith and Duke's Paolo Banchero are the only three with a real shot at being the top pick, and Holmgren is the consensus best player. Adding Holmgren would take a lot of weight off his shoulders. This time around, the Magic have a unique opportunity they must take advantage of: the chance to reunite good friends and former high school teammates Chet Holmgren and Jalen Suggs. Then Markelle Fultz, Wendell Carter Jr., Terrence Ross, R.J. Hampton and Chuma Okeke could lead the second unit, or become trade bait. Orlando has the opportunity to create an inside-outside pairing of two players who know each other well and love playing together. A year later, Holmgren followed his path to Spokane as the consensus top player in the 2021 recruiting class. Suggs led the Bulldogs to the national title game while averaging 14.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. Yes, his much discussed 195-pound frame is a concern, but he should be able to pack on a decent chunk of weight in an NBA-level strength program. Suggs was Orlando's first-round pick in 2021, as the franchise selected him at No. 5.