The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren Thread
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SVG compared Chet to Garnett for two way impact. Thoughts?
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Laimbeer wrote:SVG compared Chet to Garnett for two way impact. Thoughts?
Impact-wise? A long way to go.
Style-wise? Naah, different roles both defensively and offensively.
Potential-wise?
Hard to say, I don't think Holmgren will have similar defensive impact (he'll be great, but I don't think he can become a great-great 1v1 defender against centers with his frame and his rebounding is kind of questionable as well, his defensive instincts and shotblocking potential are obviously fantastic for such a skilled player), while his offensive game is hard to project. Dream case scenario? Ideally, I see Markkanen-type of scorer with better passing, DPOTY-level defense and perfect fit to the contemporary offense. That's peak AD-level of an impact (within elite environment, OKC will be lethal for years to come), but obviously it's a reach (and depends on Holmgren improving to the level of elite spot up shooter and great shotmaker, but I can imagine that happening, his 'starting point': shooting and feel for the game, is fantastic).
Right now, maybe Cavs' Larry Nance is a good comp if you want skilled shot-blocker providing vertical spacing/shooting depth with decent offensive skills and yet playing as an elite role player on offense, also, not a dominant rebounder. Impact-wise, they may be quite similar (~borderline allstars) - and it's a big compliment to Holmgren all things (first and foremost, age) considered. Visually, they're obviously far away from each other, but Chet is such an unicorn that it's hard to find a decent old comp. Nowadays, Porzingis is obviously a great comparison (both stylistically and impact-wise), but Chet's upside is much bigger than that.
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The Master wrote:Laimbeer wrote:SVG compared Chet to Garnett for two way impact. Thoughts?
Impact-wise? A long way to go.
Style-wise? Naah, different roles both defensively and offensively.
Potential-wise?
Hard to say, I don't think Holmgren will have similar defensive impact (he'll be great, but I don't think he can become a great-great 1v1 defender against centers with his frame and his rebounding is kind of questionable as well, his defensive instincts and shotblocking potential are obviously fantastic for such a skilled player), while his offensive game is hard to project. Dream case scenario? Ideally, I see Markkanen-type of scorer with better passing, DPOTY-level defense and perfect fit to the contemporary offense. That's peak AD-level of an impact (within elite environment, OKC will be lethal for years to come), but obviously it's a reach (and depends on Holmgren improving to the level of elite spot up shooter and great shotmaker, but I can imagine that happening, his 'starting point': shooting and feel for the game, is fantastic).
Right now, maybe Cavs' Larry Nance is a good comp if you want skilled shot-blocker providing vertical spacing/shooting depth with decent offensive skills and yet playing as an elite role player on offense, also, not a dominant rebounder. Impact-wise, they may be quite similar (~borderline allstars) - and it's a big compliment to Holmgren all things (first and foremost, age) considered. Visually, they're obviously far away from each other, but Chet is such an unicorn that it's hard to find a decent old comp. Nowadays, Porzingis is obviously a great comparison (both stylistically and impact-wise), but Chet's upside is much bigger than that.
Chet kind of reminds me of a modernized Dirk (the most specifically the 2001-04 version, pre Nash trade).
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Chets been the best player in the series so far through 2 game
Whens the last rookie to be the best player in a series?
Whens the last rookie to be the best player in a series?
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GSP wrote:Chets been the best player in the series so far through 2 game
Whens the last rookie to be the best player in a series?
Probably Tim Duncan.
I still want to see OKC play a team with size and perimeter talent, which New Orleans has neither.
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