Chet Holmgren: “I haven’t proved s**t”

salmonleg · Post #1 » by **salmonleg** » Tue Jan 2, 2024 9:17 pm

Holmgren - “I haven’t proved s**t. I’ve only played in thirty games”. I love this kid’s attitude. Fearless with a well-balanced combination of humility and confidence. He’s got some Larry Bird in him and is going to be a lot of fun to watch for the next 10-15 years.

Onlytimewilltel · Post #2 » by **Onlytimewilltel** » Tue Jan 2, 2024 9:24 pm

Humble dude. I like it!

Chuck Everett · Post #3 » by **Chuck Everett** » Tue Jan 2, 2024 9:47 pm

He's a terror. God forbid for the league if he ever fills out physically.

baldur · Post #4 » by **baldur** » Tue Jan 2, 2024 9:51 pm

Okc is a surefire contender for the next 5 years at least.

Hornet Mania · Post #5 » by **Hornet Mania** » Tue Jan 2, 2024 9:55 pm

I like that attitude. He's just getting started, I hope he stays healthy and make the most of that potential.

Post #6 » by **Duffman100** » Tue Jan 2, 2024 10:08 pm

baldur wrote:Okc is a surefire contender for the next 5 years at least.

They're in a great spot, but let's have them be a contender for at least 1 year before we anoint anything.

Does feel like Westbrook / Harden / Durant all over again.

PaulKellerman · Post #7 » by **PaulKellerman** » Tue Jan 2, 2024 10:16 pm

He got that DOG in him. You can teach a dog to bark but you can't teach him the "bite"

vege · Post #8 » by **vege** » Tue Jan 2, 2024 10:26 pm

Before the season started I had a lot of question marks about him, the way he's been playing, and with his attitude?

I don't have any doubts anymore. I am a big fan.

OKC is in a great place with SGA and Chet, they're going to be contenders soon, and they're going to be there for a long time.

Quattro · Post #9 » by **Quattro** » Tue Jan 2, 2024 10:39 pm

Refreshing. OKC is a team you can root for.

OhMyGodBecky · Post #10 » by **OhMyGodBecky** » Tue Jan 2, 2024 10:42 pm

Quattro wrote:Refreshing. OKC is a team you can root for.

No doubt. Their rebuild has been pretty dang impressive. Chet seems like a cool kid.

Post #11 » by **kulaz3000** » Tue Jan 2, 2024 10:50 pm

What he shouldn't do is bulk up too much. He just needs to gradually build muscle, but he needs to remain lean and light. There have been plenty of great players that were lean, but still very strong.

scrabbarista · Post #12 » by **scrabbarista** » Tue Jan 2, 2024 10:52 pm

Right attitude.

Then again, some guys study what to say publicly and then contradict themselves either in moments of candor or by their actions.

Holmgren definitely doesn't seem like one of those guys. I mean, it seems pretty obvious. You just have to watch him play.

Post #13 » by **Capn'O** » Tue Jan 2, 2024 11:48 pm

Duffman100 wrote:
baldur wrote:Okc is a surefire contender for the next 5 years at least.

They're in a great spot, but let's have them be a contender for at least 1 year before we anoint anything.

Does feel like Westbrook / Harden / Durant all over again.

Have you watched much of them? I don't think they have the talent of those teams (yet) but their players all play the Beautiful Game. I'm a believer.

MavsDirk41 · Post #14 » by **MavsDirk41** » Wed Jan 3, 2024 12:36 am

Wow!!!! I like this guy!! Very refreshing to hear that.

JustBuzzin · Post #15 » by **JustBuzzin** » Wed Jan 3, 2024 12:38 am

Got that DAWG in him!

MrBigShot · Post #16 » by **MrBigShot** » Wed Jan 3, 2024 1:12 am

I love the attitude as well.

Though he definitely has proven that he can play. He's been all star caliber player right from the jump. Incredibly efficient, skilled, versatile and he plays both ends. The guy is a nightmare to game plan against.

heezyo2o · Post #17 » by **heezyo2o** » Wed Jan 3, 2024 1:25 am

Good response, but he has also said that he would be the best player in the league in a couple seasons or something like that.

Nothing wrong with either response, just don't read too much into one soundbite. He's just learning to navigate media questions well

Onlytimewilltel · Post #18 » by **Onlytimewilltel** » Wed Jan 3, 2024 1:48 am

PaulKellerman wrote:He got that DOG in him. You can teach a dog to bark but you can't teach him the "bite"

Aaron Gordon can teach him the bite.

Too soon?

bledredwine · Post #19 » by **bledredwine** » Wed Jan 3, 2024 2:04 am

Okay…. OKC fans listen up. I will trade cities if it comes with your management and team. That’s right, I will trade the city of Chicago.

This was a tough hurdle to get over but I’m in. Do we have a deal?

lakerz12 · Post #20 » by **lakerz12** » Wed Jan 3, 2024 2:11 am

Have players gotten so cocky that saying something obvious like this is considered praise worthy…