"Couldn't guard Bron for 3 secs in a rec game without ending his season", "They’re about to put him on the Zion diet plan" - Fans react to news of Chet Holmgren being sidelined for entire 2022-23 season
Selected second in this year's draft, Chet Holmgren came into the NBA with a lot of hype and expectations. However, he has been dealt a severe blow after picking up a right foot injury during a pro-am game in Seattle.
ESPN Insider Adrian Wojnarowski revealed the extent of the injury Thursday. he reported that the 7-footer is set to miss the entirety of the 2022-23 season.
"Oklahoma City Thunder 7-footer Chet Holmgren will miss the 2022-2023 season with a Lisfranc injury to his right foot. Holmgren, the No. 2 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, suffered the injury in a Pro-Am game in Seattle on Saturday," Woj wrote.
Holmgren was injured during Jamal Crawford's "Crawsover" pro-am game in Seattle last week. The No. 2 pick was guarding LeBron James while the four-time Finals MVP attacked the rim. Holmgren couldn't prevent James from scoring and injured his right foot in the process.
There was hardly any contact between the two, but an awkward landing appeared to have caused the damage. The game was later called off due to condensation and it's rumored that the poor state of the floor could have contributed to the injury.
Oklahoma City Thunder 7-footer Chet Holmgren will miss the 2022-2023 season with a Lisfranc injury to his right foot. Holmgren, the No. 2 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, suffered the injury in a Pro-Am game in Seattle on Saturday.
Fans took to Twitter to react to the news of Chet Holmgren being ruled out of the upcoming season.
"Couldn't guard Bron for 3secs in a rec game without ending his season," one fan wrote.
@wojespn Couldn't guard Bron for 3secs in a rec game without ending his season 😭😭
they’re about to put him on the Zion diet plan twitter.com/wojespn/status…
@wojespn This is because Jamal Crawford was too cheap to rent a court with a functional AC system btw
"The irony of this happening to OKC’s new star player in Seattle of all places…," another fan wrote.
the irony of this happening to OKC’s new star player in Seattle of all places… twitter.com/wojespn/status…
#TankSeason #Thunder #OKC twitter.com/wojespn/status…Let the hunt for Wembenyama begin 😬 #TankSeason #Thunder #OKC twitter.com/wojespn/status… https://t.co/3W9nFFfyzN
@wojespn yea players not gonna play pro am games anymore
@wojespn Please tell me this is a nightmare https://t.co/0p2lEaqIyc
"Sam Presti is probably the best GM in the NBA but has the absolute worst luck," one fan tweeted.
@wojespn Sam Presti is probably the best GM in the NBA but has the absolute worst luck.
Spurs might as well pack it up and be competitive lol. They aint getting Wemby twitter.com/wojespn/status…
@wojespn Lebron stepped on Chet’s foot on purpose so we can tank one more year for Victor Wembanyama. Both Chet and Vic develop for a few years and Lebron joins the Thunder. It’s all part of the plan. Trust in GM LeBron
"Guess that answers the question of 'can he handle the NBA physicality'," another fan wrote.
Guess that answers the question of “can he handle the NBA physicality”
@MikeT304 @GMoneyCaveMan twitter.com/wojespn/status…
Idc what anyone says OKC is sitting him out so they can tank to get that Asymabayaya kid twitter.com/wojespn/status…
@wojespn @thekapman But but I thought he was going to rip it up and be the best of the best this year. Sean Bradley Part 2 even down to the bad feet.
@wojespn The tankathon has started. Here comes another below 30 win szn.
What does this mean for Chet Holmgren?
Arguably the only criticism of Chet Holmgren coming into this year's draft was his physicality. Many believed he would be too fragile to survive in the NBA. The injury is a vindication of the criticism.
Holmgren shouldn't fret too much though, as Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid and other top players also missed the season they were drafted. Simmons and Embiid have since gone on to become two of the best players in the league.
This injury could also be a blessing in disguise for Chet Holmgren. He can now focus on bulking up ahead of the 2023-24 season, which will be his rookie year.