Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren will miss the 2022–23 season due to a Lisfranc injury in his right foot, Oklahoma City confirmed Thursday.
Holmgren suffered the injury during a pro-am game in Seattle on Saturday.
“Certainly, we are disappointed for Chet, especially given the excitement he had about getting on the floor with his teammates this season,” Thunder executive Sam Presti said in a statement. “We know Chet has a long career ahead of him within our organization and the Oklahoma City community. One of the things that most impressed us during the process of selecting Chet was his determination and focus. We expect that same tenacity will carry him through this period of time as we work together and support him during his rehabilitation.”
Oklahoma City selected Holmgren out of Gonzaga with the No. 2 pick in the 2022 NBA draft. The 7’1” center averaged 14.1 points, 9.9 rebounds and 3.7 blocks per game in college last season, and he turned in an impressive performance in summer league. After Saturday’s injury, it’s unlikely we see Holmgreen on a professional floor for at least another full year.
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