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The Oklahoma City Thunder Have Selected Chet Holmgren With The No. 2 Pick In The 2022 NBA Draft

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Jun 24, 2022
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The Oklahoma City Thunder have selected Chet Holmgren with the 2nd overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, with the Thunder finally being able to build a dynamic duo alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Holmgren is coming from the Gonzaga Bulldogs and averaged 14.1 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 1..9 assists, on 60.7% shooting from the field. 

Holmgren is a fantastic big man with one of the highest ceilings in this year’s draft. He was widely expected to go first overall to the Orlando Magic but will be moving to OKC now that the Magic chose Paolo Banchero. He is a stretch big and has a very slender frame, but will have a lot of development to do once he enters the league.  

The Thunder are in a deep rebuild right now and Holmgren is a key piece that they have gotten the chance to add to their roster. His selection could expedite the Thunder rebuild and make them a threat in the West sooner than expected.

Sources: Oklahoma City selects Chet Holmgren at No. 2. https://t.co/wvUIg8tdyt

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 24, 2022

Holmgren has a guard-like skill-set at his enormous size, which makes him a very unique player in the league. If his strength can hold up in the post against NBA defenders, he will be an incredibly challenging player to guard. 

The OKC staff have gotten a fantastic duo with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Holmgren alongside other pieces on the roster like Lu Dort, Josh Giddey, Aleksej PokuĆĄevski, and others. If they can continue developing the team in the right direction, this core could become one of the best in the league long-term.

With all the future picks OKC still possess, they can soon be in a position to move them for even more pieces on their roster to become genuine contenders. Holmgren is a good pick in the longer term for what the Thunder can achieve with their rebuild after their second year of tanking. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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