I have watched them all, but none of those guys are as good at handling the ball compared to what Chet has shown so far. I don't know if he will reach the level of some of those guys, but none of those guys you listed rebound the ball on the defensive end and take it all the way for a layup on a regular basis as Chet does.
Can someone tell me what I am missing about Chet Holmgren?
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I find it interesting how so many long time posters don't seem to remember some of these discussions. But, it is also interesting that many posters will claim they never said some of those things. I once saved a post of someone claiming that Tubby would be coach of the year during one season at Minnesota. He denied ever saying it so I produced the quote! He pretty much just slithered away. LOL
Who cares about the SEC schools against him? Looking at Timme in high school, you'd just assume he was a really tall guy the team used to bring up the GPA for the overall squad. Big, lumbering with moderate athleticism. He still looks like that and made everyone his b**ch this year outside of Baylor. He would have done it to every SEC school, including us. Chet is better than Timme in every category except for who weighs the most.
The closest comparison to Chet outside of Durant is probably Giannis. Durant though was able to grab 11rpg in college. A true one of a kind. I doubt Chet grabs 11rpg but he will definitely have some crazy good games and some games where his body and inexperience will get his ass handed to him. But make no mistakes he will win MOST of the battles he will be in next year. And if he's 190 now I'd wager he will get up to 215 or so by start of season and that should be plenty to get by in college.
With a name like Chet he better be good at something
Chet is probably one of the best high school shot blockers ever that can shoot and dribble at 7'. Weight doesn't matter as much as you think since he will go the Giannis and every other NBA player route and roid it up until he gets stronger
Funny how nobody complained about Jalen Suggs competition when he was on the same AAU and high school team as Chet and their AAU team played all over and against anybody
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They played a very tough schedule that season and rolled the "super-team" of high-school basketball in Sierra Canyon. I don't understand the competition angle either.
Imo, he will be an absolute superstar from day one. Special talent who I would give anything to have at UK next season.
He like Porzingas. He could be amazing but most 7 foot tall guys can’t do the things he can. That’s why he’s so special. He does need strength but that can be put on.
True, but he won't have to in college. Few will use him to draw an opposing big out of the paint to open things up. If not, Chet can shoot the 3 well enough to make you pay. He probably won't have much trouble taking other bigs off the dribble if they over extended on the perimeter.
Other worldly? Really? I am not a betting man but if I was I would take you up on that one.
I think I saw he averaged around 3.0 blocked shots per game last year. Not hardly on the greatest ever level for a 7'1" guy playing kids 6-8 inches shorter than him if you ask me.
The game has changed, its about skill. He has that and is 7' tall. Remember when we played Kansas in champions classic and all their fans thought Thomas Robinson would destroy Davis because of the strength factor??? Then remember what happened, twice that year? This kids build is not far off from Durant when he was at Texas, go look at video. A lot of people thought Curry would flop in the NBA due to him being an average athlete and not very strong - he won't be able to get his shot off and all that nonsense.. and now look. Don't write this kid off cause he's skinny and from Minnesota.
You only say he can't play because he is going to Gonzaga. If he were coming to Kentucky you would say he is going to be a superstar.
They are not writing him off because he is skinny they are only hoping he failes because he is going to Gonzaga.
These type of comments are from people wanting Gonzaga to fail so bad it is really stupid. If this guy was going to come to Kentucky these people that are saying how he isn't that good would be pumping him up as the next Anthony Davis. It is rediculius that grown men are so jealous of the Gonzaga program that they try to downgrade every player they have.
Culvers, butterburger will do the trick if you got one near you
*I will add that I recall seeing similar comments here about how Zion wouldn't be that good at a college level. When a top player goes elsewhere it's a hope by saying it that it then proves true.
I recall that you were also the guy who thought Lamelo Ball was a no talent hack who would never amount to anything.
Have you considered that you might not be the best talent evaluator?
I believe you have something there. Just because you don't like someone doesn't mean they can't play. That is a really a very unintelligent way to evaluate talent
Honestly you have no idea what I think or would say if he came to UK and to think you do is arrogant and presumptuous on your part. However if you want to know I would still have the same reserves if he came to UK after seeing how Boston struggled due to his physical stature and weakness.
Watching a 2 minute mix tape where they find highlight clips from an entire season also isn't an intelligent way of evaluating talent nor does it make you an expert and your opinion the only one that is correct. I have said in previous post that he may be better than I think but I just don't seem him being the #1 player in the class.
Also, assuming "expert rankings" are always correct and that a top ranked kid will flourish is not an intelligent assumption. Boston, Whitney, Skal, Askew and Clarke have proven that to not be the case.
And that video is a few years old iirc. He's even more of a monster now. Iirc he dominated emoni bates last year.
I agree his physique is the only concern as far as nba goes. In college, he's going to unfortunately dominate.
Then your guess would be wrong. I would still have concern about a 7'1" 190 lb players ability to play as well against players of similar size, athletic ability etc once he gets to college. But thanks for assuming that you know what I think.
BJ struggled because he was a shooting guard who couldn't shoot
He couldn't shoot or score last year but below is the ESPN scouting report on BJ from his senior year stating he had great skills on the perimeter and can score at the rim or from 3 so he obviously was a better shooter in high school than he showed here. Watching a skinny kid score on undersized and undertalented high school players and doing it as a freshmen in college against grown men are 2 totally different things. I am not saying Chet will be a total bust but just think he will face enough talented players to not be a dominate player like some others seem to think he will.
Strengths:
Brandon is a long athletic wing player with great skills on the perimeter that has the ability to score at the rim or from outside the three. He sees the floor well for his position and has shown that he can take over a game scoring the ball. He is a tough guard for the defense because he can use a pin-down screen and pop for the three or shot fake and slash and finish above the rim. Brandon is excellent in transition with the ball in his hands or making a creative play at the rim.
I don't get why some people who disagree think they are the know all, end all and be all and everyone who disagrees with them are idiots. Differences of opinion is what makes life interesting and I enjoy discussing those differences but guys who call others stupid or insult them I just don't get it. That is the thing about opinions you may be right, I may be right or Chet may be somewhere in the middle and we both could be partially right. I don't claim to know it all nor do I say my opinion is the only one that is right. I am just saying to me and my 45+ years of watching basketball I don't think he is the next superstar some of you guys think he is.
Wrong word. It amazes me how many people on this board don't understand the difference between the words dominant and dominate. I see that error regularly here, yet nowhere else.
It amazes me how many grammar police are so quick to try to show how intelligent they are by pointing out a typo. 🙄
He’s a special talent, will be a top 5 pick in the draft. I’ve read he may go G League instead of Gonzaga though.
