The Thunder rookie, second overall pick in the final draft behind Banchero, suffered the injury during an exhibition run in Seattle while defending against LeBron James
Chet Holmgren, one of the most anticipated freshmen for his NBA debut for months before he was even drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the second overall pick in the 2022 draft behind only Paolo Banchero, will not play the 2022-23 season. The long class of 2002, fresh out of Gonzaga University, a very special physique of 213 centimeters for (very) less than 90 kilos, injured his right foot during an exhibition competition in Seattle yesterday while defending in a field entered by LeBron James : Findings revealed a Lisfranc injury, a metatarsal dislocation fracture.
On foot ok
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“We are obviously disappointed in Chet, particularly given his desire to take to the field with his new teammates – commented Sam Presti, GM of The Thunder – but we know he still has a long career ahead of us in our organization. . During the selection process, we were particularly impressed by his determination and focus: we expect the same tenacity in the rehabilitation phase that awaits him now.” In five games of the Summer League, his only success in the NBA so far, Holmgren averaged 14 points and 8, 4 rebounds scored.
