Thunder’s 2nd overall pick Chet Holmgren will miss rookie season due to foot injury

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2 years ago

August 27, 2022

The Oklahoma City Thunder were greeted with devastating news as their top prospect and the second overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft Chet Holmgren was diagnosed with a right foot Lisfranc injury.

The 7-foot athletic center from Gonzaga University suffered the injury during the star-studded game in the Pro-Am League The Crawsover after he tried to defend LeBron James on the fast break.

Videos saw Holmgren limping after the play but was able to continue, however the match was stopped due to the slippery of the court.

“Certainly, we are disappointed for Chet, especially given the excitement he had about getting on the floor with his teammates this season,” OKC general manager Sam Presti said in a statement.

“We know Chet has a long career ahead of him within our organization and the Oklahoma City community.”

He will join the list of notable players who missed their rookie season because of an injury:

Blake Griffin

Joel Embiid

Ben Simmons

Julius Randle

Greg Oden

Chet Holmgren

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Undisputed heavyweight champ Usyk gets detained

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2 months ago

September 28, 2024

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Undisputed heavyweight champ Usyk gets detained

Polish airport police arrested and detained Ukrainian undisputed heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk in Krakow after he insisted on a Ryanair flight last September 18, 2024.

It happened when the Usyk team was denied boarding in the Polish airport. They are heading to London to watch Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois on September 21 (UK time).

Usyk’s promoter, Alex Krassyuk confirmed the incident. “While waiting for boarding, Oleksandr’s friend fell asleep on the seats in the waiting area,” Usyk promoter revealed.

The video clips went viral in social media as the 37 year old and undefeated Usyk (22 – 0) is being led away with his hands cuffed behind his back.

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Warriors picks 7-footer Quinten Post

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2 months ago

September 28, 2024

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The Dutch rookie 7-footer power forward and center Quinten Post officially signed with the Golden State Warriors (GSW) last September 25, 2024 with two-way contract.

Along with fellow 7-footer NBA players Boban Marjanović of the Houston Rockets, Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs, Zach Edey of the Memphis Grizzlies, and Bol Bol of the Phoenix Suns, the 24-year old Post will soon clash with the tallest players in the NBA.

Post is a 2024 NBA draft and 52nd pick, however Warriors get him ahead of training camp.

He came from the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Boston College Eagle during his college years.

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He is averaging 15.1 points in 2022-2023 and 17.0 points in 2023-2024.

He will wear number 21 but as of this writing it’s uncertain when he will show off with Stephen Curry and other Warriors superstars. But Post is officially a Warriors.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo fails in Olympics 2024

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3 months ago

August 30, 2024

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Giannis Antetokounmpo fails in Olympics 2024

Despite the 34 points per single game, Giannis Antetokounmpo of team Greece failed against Stephen Curry (team U.S.A.) who got 36 points in men’s basketball Olympics 2024 in Paris.

“I’ve waited. I have wanted to be on this stage for a long time but I wasn’t fortunate enough,” Giannis admitted.

Giannis, a Milwaukee Bucks power forward and center, recalled that Greek basketball took 16 years to be in the Olympics. “In 16 years, I will be 45 years old. When I see my kids out there, they are able to see me compete on this stage and I can tell them the stories of how it was.” 29- year-old NBA superstar added.

As the Olympics 2024 ended. Antetokounmpo and Curry topped as the player who has the most points in a single game.

Meanwhile, LeBron James and Nikola Jokic got the fourth and fifth-ever Olympic triple-doubles. Kevin Durant, now the first four-time Olympic gold medallist in men’s Olympic basketball history.

Moreover Victor Wembanyama (10 blocks) beat Anthony Davis (9 blocks) as he got the most blocks per game.

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