It?s rookie season today, with Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren both facing tough competition. Well, last year’s second-overall draft pick is having a faceoff against the Chicago Bulls and is getting his feet on the court.
Although the foot injury made the rookie sit out the entire first season, he is back in the game. However, Twitter is all buzzed up with questions about why he even got the title in tonight’s game. Of course, it was the Chicago Bulls that made this happen.?
Chet Holmgren: Too Tall to Handle the Frame
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In tonight?s match against the Bulls, Chet is under the spotlight, and that?s no secret. After all, how he plays in this first regular-season match will be set as a performance parameter. Chet scored 7 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists in his 19 minutes on the hardwood. With the Bulls trailing behind, it?s still some good news for the rookie. He did set the score too high after scoring a bucket over Vucevic. However, his ankles might take a toll in today?s fast-paced game.?
After sweeping the title of Rookie of the Year, Chet is under the radar for a slight slip on the court today. After Andre Drummond made a quick turn while dribbling, the tall frame of the rookie couldn?t keep the balance. What resulted made the slender man come on his fours in the middle of the game.?
Although he got back up and led his team to a 20-point lead by the end of the fourth quarter, he became a laughingstock for his imbalance. Fans had their unique expressions and rushed them all to the comment box.
Drummond made him touch Earth ?@NBCSChicago | @AndreDrummond pic.twitter.com/BwLcCgrAc5
? Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) October 26, 2023
By touching the ground to regain balance, Chet Holmgren definitely has to work on tackling height-weight coordination. After all, another ankle injury would be disastrous for his career and the team.
Well, the fans were shocked too. With one even admitting that Chet will be shown no mercy today.?
Drummond owns lil bro
? ??FE!N? (@weoffdagrid) October 26, 2023
One fan even commented, “Hall of Fame ankle breaker badge.” No matter how funny it was, this was the first for the 7’1 giant.
Hall of Fame Ankle Breaker badge
? Colin AKA GhostPanda (@GhostPandaStorm) October 26, 2023
While some felt the urgent need to get this tweet deleted, others were hopeless about Chet’s performance.
I?m sorry man, but Chet is hopeless. Getting crossed up by Andre Drummond is wild.
? Evan Schmidt (@Evan8Schmidt) October 26, 2023
Well the roast didn’t end here, with some fans even questioning the ROTY title.
I?m sorry man, but Chet is hopeless. Getting crossed up by Andre Drummond is wild.
? Evan Schmidt (@Evan8Schmidt) October 26, 2023
Chet Holmgren: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Bulls??
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The ex-Gonzaga Bulldogs is here to be the best defense while playing for his first team in the NBA. With impeccable play in the preseason, Chet is back with his defensive skills in the team’s first game tonight. Being the highest draft pick from the state of Minnesota, Chet has some big shoes to fill this season.
Although Holmgren did play for Team USA in the FIBA under-19 Basketball World Cup, the rookie still has a lot of things to learn on the court. However, how the game ended was a 180-degree turn for the Bulls to get used to. The OKC and their center for the night went home with great pomp and show after setting the record straight for the rivals.
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