Chet Holmgren left a strong impression during his first exhibition game with his new team.
The No. 2 overall pick scored 23 points in 23 minutes during his Oklahoma City Thunder’s 98-77 win over the Utah Jazz in the Salt Lake City Summer League on Tuesday.
Holmgren went 4/6 on threes and had six blocks as he showcased his all-around game.
What really stood out was when Holmgren did his best Dirk Nowitzki impression. Check out this jumper he made during the second quarter:
Chet Holmgren already doing the Dirk pic.twitter.com/hyBA0oNSIp
— Thunder on FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma (@FDSN_Thunder) July 6, 2022
In case you’re not sold, here’s a side-by-side of Holmgren and Dirk.
this is uncanny 👀 🤯
Chet Holmgren 2022 Dirk Nowitzki 2011pic.twitter.com/yV1KWTBZB2
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) July 6, 2022
Haters will tell you it’s one thing to do it over Pau Gasol in the NBA playoffs and another to do it in a summer league game. But it’s still a good sign for Thunder fans to see all of the former Gonzaga star’s skills.
Holmgren could end up being Sam Presti’s latest draft steal.
