Thunder take Chet Holmgren at No. 2

Chris Haynes: Oklahoma City Thunder selecting Chet Holmgren with the No. 2 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, league sources tell @YahooSports.Source: Twitter @ChrisBHaynes

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoriaNow on @njdotcomNBA Draft 2022: Duke’s Paolo Banchero goes No. 1 to Magic, followed by Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren, Auburn’s Jabari Smith nj.com/sports/2022/06… – 8:33 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_StilesThunder PR: Oklahoma City selected forward Chet Holmgren with the 2nd pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. He averaged 14.1 points, 9.9 rebounds and 3.66 blocks in 26.8 minutes per game, en route to being named 2021-22 WCC Defensive Player of the Year and WCC Newcomer of the Year. – 8:25 PM

Synergy Sports Tech @SynergySSTChet Holmgren brings a unique combination of rim protection and shot-making ability. He ranked among the most efficient offensive players in the country as a freshman at Gonzaga shooting 84% finishing around the rim and 39% from beyond the arc. pic.twitter.com/0txx6Yafzh – 8:22 PM

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCSMy dad is extremely hit or miss with nicknames, but I think he has a good (or at least funny) one for Chet Holmgren:Spaghetti Man pic.twitter.com/Vcki3Q21Rt – 8:20 PM

Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBALet the Chet Holmgren + Josh Giddey Era begin. – 8:20 PM

Joe Mussatto @joe_mussattoStory on the Thunder selecting Chet Holmgren with the No. 2 pick in the NBA Draft: oklahoman.com/story/sports/n… – 8:20 PM

CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBABREAKING: Oklahoma City Thunder select Chet Holmgren with No. 2 overall pickcbssports.com/nba/news/2022-… – 8:19 PM

Peter Edmiston @peteredmistonChet Holmgren is “about that life”, per Kendrick Perkins. – 8:19 PM

Kerry Eggers @kerryeggersI’m a Chet Holmgren believer. Yes, he’s skinny, which may or may not lead to more injuries. Or maybe it will mean less pressure on his legs through his career. But the skill set at 7-1 and 19 years old — almost unprecedented. OKC picked up a talent at No. 2. – 8:19 PM

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Brad Townsend @townbradChet Holmgren hugs his agent, Bill Duffy, whom Mavs fans will recognize as being Luka Doncic’s agent. – 8:17 PM

Mark Medina @MarkG_MedinaThunder getting Chet Holmgren with the No. 2 pick. Will be interesting to see if he lives up to being the unicorn – 8:17 PM

Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBAChet Holmgren gives the Thunder a massive shot blocker with perimeter skills. One of the best defensive prospects in years. On offense he can space to 3 or throw down lobs, making him an excellent fit next to Josh Giddey and SGA.Full scouting report: https://t.co/rBryIiVHk7 pic.twitter.com/L06HQWzKue – 8:17 PM

Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannixThunder have a fascinating team. SGA, Giddey, Dort and now Chet Holmgren. If Holmgren can play — and Sam Presti has an excellent history at the top of the draft — OKC has chance to be really good in 2-3 years. – 8:17 PM

Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBAChet Holmgren apparently got the date wrong and was heading to the funeral of a local nightclub entrepreneur. – 8:17 PM

Peter Edmiston @peteredmistonNo one told me Shawn Michaels was Chet Holmgren’s dad – 8:17 PM

Henry Abbott @TrueHoopOKC THUNDER PICK CHET HOLMGREN OF GONZAGA #2SNAP GRADE: B+@David Thorpe: High ceiling but lower floor due to physique. Is he willing to “just” be a rim-protecting shooter? Will definitely make OKC better, but can he be their MVP on a title team?https://t.co/LIiDCynK7i pic.twitter.com/zaHNsn2xy2 – 8:17 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_FeigenChet Holmgren to the Thunder. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… No surprise after the Banchero surprise. Jabari Smith Jr., come on down. – 8:17 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBeeChet Holmgren goes No. 2 to the Oklahoma City Thunder. – 8:16 PM

Justin Kubatko @jkubatkoChet Holmgren is the highest #NBADraft pick in Gonzaga history.Adam Morrison had previously held the honor, having been selected third overall in 2006. pic.twitter.com/zVVYHUiMYt – 8:16 PM

Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpearsChet Holmgren, the No. 2 pick in the 2022 #NBADraft, is the ‘complete opposite’ of what you think. The Thunder newcomer feels at home in multiple cultures: ‘Everybody’s going to judge you. You can’t worry about it.’ bit.ly/3qfQ0FL @andscape #NBA #gonzaga – 8:16 PM

Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBAHow does Chet Holmgren fit with the OKC Thunder? twitter.com/i/spaces/1lPKq… – 8:15 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_StilesNew Locked on #Thunder reaction video, Chet Holmgren is a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder!:youtube.com/watch?v=76_alt… – 8:14 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbarOklahoma City Thunder drafts Chet Holmgren at #2.The best prospect in the draft joins SGA and Josh Giddey.What a start to a rebuild. – 8:13 PM

Shams Charania @ShamsCharaniaSources: Oklahoma City selects Chet Holmgren at No. 2. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 8:13 PM

Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespnGonzaga’s Chet Holmgren remains the frontrunner for Oklahoma City at No. 2, sources tell ESPN. – 8:11 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_StilesThe Thunder having the pick between Jabari Smith Jr and Chet Holmgren is incredible. I still think they go Chet, but Jabari Smith Jr is my number one. – 8:08 PM

Jonah Ballow @jonahballowTeam @ChetHolmgren here.Take him No. 1. – 8:04 PM

Joe Mussatto @joe_mussattoChet Holmgren introduced pic.twitter.com/0StWf9u2va – 7:57 PM

Tom Petrini @RealTomPetriniCan confirm that Chet Holmgren is really tall pic.twitter.com/brsS29bQ8Q – 5:46 PM

Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBAJalen Williams is one of the risers of the 2022 NBA draft process. Look at that crossover against Chet Holmgren in the first clip here. Dude is nasty.Full scouting report: https://t.co/1h1iWmMjE6 pic.twitter.com/0Fjv0kaCDn – 3:17 PM

Gery Woelfel @GeryWoelfelThe NBA draft’s top 3 picks –Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren and Paolo Banchero — have been virtually set for several weeks. The fun & games begin at 4. Kings are VERY receptive to moving the pick, and Knicks want it in worst way to get Jaden Ivey. Toppin and a pair of No. 1s? – 12:54 PM

Joe Mussatto @joe_mussattoICYMI: Our feature on Chet Holmgren“He hits, and he’s not afraid to be hit. He plays every possession very hard. It’s that toughness that he has that I think is probably overlooked by most.” oklahoman.com/story/sports/n… – 11:30 AM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbarChet Holmgren, according to most draft analysts, has the highest superstar upside in this draft.Woj says OKC landing Holmgren at #2 tonight is “increasingly firm.” – 11:19 AM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalkReport: NBA draft expected to start with Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero in order nba.nbcsports.com/2022/06/23/rep… – 11:01 AM

Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberryFinal NBA Mock Draft for 2022: Jabari Smith Jr., Chet Holmgren lead the way as reporters make first-round picksvia @TheAthletic theathletic.com/3378966/2022/0… – 10:47 AM

Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpearsChet Holmgren is a top #NBA prospect and the ‘complete opposite’ of what you think. The former #Gonzaga star feels at home in multiple cultures: ‘Everybody’s going to judge you. You can’t worry about it.’ bit.ly/3qfQ0FL @andscape #NBADraft – 10:21 AM

Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunovIf you’re tracking the volatile betting market for the No. 1 pick, which were a roller coaster overnight and saw Paolo Banchero become a betting favorite for a time, BetMGM has the following odds:Jabari Smith Jr. at -550Paolo Banchero at +200Chet Holmgren at +1000 – 9:58 AM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_StilesThe most exciting thing about Chet Holmgren is I don’t believe Gonzaga maximized him offensively. On top of perimeter shooting, I think he can be a playmaker in the high post, both ends of the PnR, and for a team that’s all about grab-and-go he is an excellent fit transitionally. – 9:13 AM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas462022 #NBADraft stories at @SdnaGrThe 2022 NBA Draft guide: https://t.co/AFqeTbuQ4XThe prospects with their own words: https://t.co/lmXyvpSPsbNBA Draft stories(+Undrafted): https://t.co/VbomLQkhWDJabari Smith jr: https://t.co/E1VjPNAXfMChet Holmgren: https://t.co/tCFEaQ0n5e pic.twitter.com/mDkjoyWoqj – 8:11 AM

Lenn Robbins @LennRobbinsTonight’s #NBADraft reminds Us of the 1993 draft when painfully thin Shawn Bradley was drafted No.2 and never became a star. @ChetHolmgren could be Bradley’s son which doesn’t bode well for his career, so says Lenny the Loser @ESPNNBA bit.ly/3Nj9SAu – 7:05 AM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_StilesIt’s draft day. Here is a fun Chet Holmgren interview on NBA Tik Tok admits he was a “bandwagon, big LeBron guy, Big KD guy.” More about him personally: pic.twitter.com/5p8usbU4U1 – 5:39 AM

Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBAYou gotta take Jabari Smith No. 1. But do you? It’s gonna be tough to pass on a unicorn like Chet Holmgren. He’ll be unstoppable inside of 3 years and a defensive menace at the rim and on the perimeter. – 11:48 PM

Darren Wolfson @DWolfsonKSTPComing up at 10:54p on @KSTP: Those who know Minneapolis native Chet Holmgren best reflect on his journey to being a top #NBA draft pick tomorrow night. Best bet is he goes 2 to OKC or possibly 1 to Orl. If the latter, would reunite w/ his dear friend and ex-teammate Jalen Suggs. pic.twitter.com/i7DPTVd41A – 11:43 PM

More on this storyline

Josh Giddey: LETS GOOOOOOOOOO -via Twitter @joshgiddey / June 23, 2022

Joe Mussatto: Chet is wearing the dice saying he likes “betting on himself.” -via Twitter @joe_mussatto / June 23, 2022

Adrian Wojnarowski: As team boards finalize today, the 1-2-3 of the NBA Draft is increasingly firm, per sources: Jabari Smith to Orlando, Chet Holmgren to Oklahoma City and Paolo Banchero to Houston. -via Twitter @wojespn / June 23, 2022