In a recent showdown, the ROTY contender, Chet Holmgren, went head-to-head with the league’s best center, Nikola Jokic. After securing 7 blocks in his previous game, expectations were high for Holmgren. However, the matchup served as an eye-opening experience for the young talent, giving a glimpse of what it takes to be an elite center in the NBA. Holmgren managed a respectable stat line, 19 points on 7-of-12 shooting. However, Jokic came up with a dominant performance of 28 points and 14 rebounds.

The game could be described as Holmgren’s official welcome to the NBA instance. Despite decent outing, Chet grabbed only 4 rebounds and struggled to secure a single block. As a result, a lopsided victory culminated for the Denver Nuggets, as they cruised to a 128-95 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Nikola Jokic has a hilarious advice for Chet

During the post-game interview, Jokic offered both praise and guidance to Chet. Despite Holmgren’s limited opportunity to showcase his full range of skills, Jokic commended the youngster for his impressive skill set. Additionally, the seasoned center acknowledged Chet’s relative lack of experience in the league. In classic Jokic style, he candidly remarked, “I think he needs to be a little bit fatter, to be honest.?

At the start of the game, Nikola Jokic effortlessly scored twice over Holmgren in the post. Hence, it didn’t take the Finals MVP time before coming up with a potential advice for the youngster.

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Despite a bashing, Holmgren isn’t surprised by Jokic

With the undeniable talent in the 7’1 OKC big man, it was inevitable to be placed against the two-time MVP. During the post-game discussions, Chet was questioned about his experience and thoughts about, Nikola Jokic. At a point, he answers whether he was surprised by the Joker.

Chet kicked off by stating, “I wouldn’t say surprised.” However, he went on to admit that he never encountered anyone like Jokic in all his life. Moreover, he openly states that emulating Jokic’s on-court brilliance is a challenge on its own.

The game against Nuggets marks only Holmgren’s third appearance on the NBA stage. Furthermore his very first encounter with the formidable Joker. As Chet settles into the spotlight and expectations on him, he can consistently deliver awe-inspiring performances.

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Until then, the game stands as a valuable learning experience; offering Chet crucial insights into what he must do to thrive in the league moving forward.