"Should be on Olympic Team over Sorry Tatum" - NBA fans thrilled to see Chet Holmgren adding skills to his arsenal in the offseason

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Fans react to Chet Holmgren's summer workout (Image credits: Imagn)

NBA fans share their thoughts on OKC Thunder's Chet Holmgren as he continues to work on his game for next season. Holmgren wrapped his rookie season as a runner-up in the Rookie of the Year race and was exceptional. What's even more impressive is how he got to experience postseason action, giving him an advantage against other young stars.

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It's the offseason and most players are either working out or enjoying their summer on vacation. Holmgren belongs to the group that focuses on the former as a video of himself working out was posted online.

The video shows the Thunder big man doing a five-on-five pickup game. He's focused on improving his team as they are expected to become contenders next season. Watch the video below to see how hard Holmgren has been working out this summer.

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Some fans showed their excitement for the big man's upcoming sophomore season. Here are some of what the fans had to say about Holmgren.

"Should be on the Olympic Team over the Sorry Tatum," one fan said.
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"He’s playing against guys with jobs lol but 20/10," another fan shared his expectation of Holmgren next season.
"When I see Chet, my eyes see KD in his early days. He has a lot of similar moves, he's just a little bit bigger," one fan compared him to a former Thunder star.

However, not everyone was impressed with what they saw.

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"Wemby owns this N***a," one fan couldn't help but compare him to the reigning ROTY.
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"I noticed that every player they show these workouts of ends up trash or injured during the season," another fan said.
"He looks the same," one fan doesn't see the difference.

Also read: Chet Holmgren shares hilarious take on Thunder teammate during Greece vs Canada kerfuffle: "Everyone quick to walk away when Lu show up"


Chet Holmgren played open runs with Klay Thompson and Rob Dillingham

One advantage of the offseason is fans get to see other stars team up with other stars in the league. This summer is no different as fans saw Chet Holmgren play open runs with the new member of the Dallas Mavericks, Klay Thompson. Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Rob Dillingham was also seen playing with the two NBA stars.

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Thompson was feeling it on the court as it looked like he couldn't miss a shot. The four-time champion kept putting up shots and was toying with the defense while the younger NBA players tried to keep up. Watch the video below to see how the former Golden State Warriors star went on a tear.

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With the amount of player movement this summer and the rise of the younger players, fans will be treated to an amazing season.

Also read: "Looked like a pro": Chet Holmgren heaps praise on Bronny James' improved performance in Lakers win vs Cavaliers

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