WATCH: 7’2 Chet Holmgren Gains an Adorable Little Fan Who Gives OKC Starlet an Ovation to Remember

Chet Holmgren has yet to make his NBA season debut. However, despite that, he is rapidly etching his name in the league’s annals. The 2022 draft’s second overall pick had to sit out his rookie season due to a Lisfranc injury in his right foot. However, he’s now more prepared than ever, having absorbed the NBA experience from the sidelines. The Oklahoma City Thunder stands as one of the most promising young teams in the league, and with Chet’s return, their roster is primed to reach new heights of efficiency.

While they have suffered defeats in two of their four preseason games, their two victories serve as a testament to the roster’s potential. Their initial triumph came against Victor Wembanyama‘s Spurs, and their most recent victory was against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. Intriguingly, as Chet focused on leading his team past the Greek Freak, an unexpected fan was there to cheer him on.

Chet Holmgren was cheered on by an unexpected fan

Following the Milwaukee Bucks’ face-off against OKC, several narratives took center stage, capturing the fans’ attention. However, an off-court storyline captured fans’ attention and hearts. @CoachAjBussey, a journalist for The Suave Report, took to Twitter and shared an image of his daughter at the onset of the OKC game. In his caption, he recounted how his daughter lit up, stood, smiled, and pointed when Chet Holmgren’s name was announced during the starting lineups.

The heartwarming story didn’t end there. Soon, it prompted a response from Chet Holmgren himself. Chet acknowledged the adorable gesture with a reply, noting, “She knows her hoops 💪🏼🔥.”

As the game concluded, the journalist shared his take on the game and also the potential future for OKC’s young group. Furthermore, he also shared another photo of Chet’s newest fan. This time, he shed light on the fact that OKC remained undefeated in games attended by his daughter.

OKC emerged victorious over the Bucks with a score of 124-101, with pivotal moments unfolding during the third quarter. Chet Holmgren played a crucial role, contributing 18 points and two blocks while shooting 87 percent from the field.

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The ESPN panel believes Chet to be a top 100 player already

Recently, ESPN’s NBArank 2023 edition came out. The ranking comprised a total of the top 100 NBA players. To make the list as authentic as possible, nearly 150 reporters, editors, producers, and analysts shared their input. Leaving past accolades behind, the evaluation revolved around players’ anticipated contributions to their team during the 2023–24 season.

Chet Holmgren, the former Gonzaga standout, secured the 73rd spot on the list. Furthermore, Holmgren outpaced notable power forwards in the rankings, leaving Kyle Kuzma, John Collins, Harrison Barnes, and Grant Williams trailing behind.

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According to ESPN, Holmgren has the potential to be a game-changing force for his squad. Despite up-and-coming talents on his team, Holmgren’s towering height and wingspan will elevate the foundation on both ends of the court. Furthermore, it is a belief that Holmgren’s challenge is to stay efficient and hold his ground against stronger players. Upon doing that, he will soon rise to the top of the list.