Chet Holmgren generated a lot of hype coming out of Gonzaga in 2022.
After missing the 2022-23 season due to injury, Holmgren returned to full health last year and had a great rookie campaign.
The 22-year-old averaged 16.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.3 blocks per game while shooting 53.0 percent from the field and 37.0 percent from three-point range in 82 games.
On Wednesday, NBA 2K revealed Holmgren’s rating for the new game (NBA 2K25).
Holmgren is rated 87 overall, which puts him on par with other notable players such as Jrue Holiday and LaMelo Ball.
Via the House of Highlights: “NBA2K25 Rankings for Players 31-50 Released
• Derrick White – 86
• Chet Holmgren – 87
• Jrue Holidays – 87
• LaMelo Ball – 87
• Karl-Anthony Towns – 88″
NBA2K25 Rankings for Players 31-50 Released 🚨👀
• Derrick White – 86
• Chet Holmgren – 87
• Jrue Holidays – 87
• LaMelo Ball – 87
• Karl-Anthony Villes – 88(via @NBA2K) pic.twitter.com/8UWIB6w7ej
— The House of Highlights (@HoHighlights) August 21, 2024
Holmgren gets an extremely favorable ranking for such a young player.
That said, he has proven that he could be a potential NBA All-Star as early as next season.
Via NBA History on May 14: “Chet Holmgren becomes the 4th rookie in NBA history to record 120+ PTS, 60+ REB and 20+ BLK in his first 8 career postseason games, joining:
David Robinson
Alonzo in mourning
Tim Duncan”
Chet Holmgren becomes the 4th rookie in NBA history to record 120+ PTS, 60+ REB and 20+ BLK in his first 8 career postseason games, joining:
David Robinson
Alonzo in mourning
Tim Duncan pic.twitter.com/RDFpfkEu3t— NBA History (@NBAHistory) May 14, 2024
Last season, the Thunder were the top seed in the Western Conference with a 57-25 record.
They made the NBA playoffs for the first time since the 2020 season.
After sweeping the New Orleans Pelicans, the Thunder lost to Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks in the second round (in six games).
