Kevin Durant gives props to Chet Holmgren on social media after debut

The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Chet Holmgren 2nd overall in the 2022 NBA Draft in hopes he can become a future NBA Star and cornerstone piece of this franchise. Back in 2007, the franchise which was located in Seattle at the time selected Kevin Durant 2nd overall with the same aspirations.

Kevin Durant went on to win four scoring titles, being named an All-Star 12 times, a two-time NBA Champion and Finals MVP, a League MVP, Rookie of the Year honors, ten-time All-NBA honors, and a member of the 75th-anniversary team honoring the top-75 players in NBA history. Safe to say, the bet paid off for the franchise back in 2007.

Durant’s nine-year run with the franchise included multiple trips to the Western Conference Finals and one run to the NBA Finals averaging 27 points, seven rebounds, three assists, a steal, and a block per game with the franchise. Now, the OKC Thunder have their next bet on a lengthy seven-footer with offensive skills.

Kevin Durant praises Chet Holmgren on Twitter following Holmgren’s impressive NBA Summer League Debut after rocking Durant’s shoes.

Chet Holmgren dominated in his NBA Summer League debut, he poured in 23 points on just nine shots, a record-setting six blocks, one steal, hauling in seven rebounds, and dishing out four assists. Holmgren knocked down four triples on six attempts while going a perfect 5-for-5 at the free line.

Chet Holmgren flashed his elite potential while rocking the number 7, which Durant switched to in Brooklyn, and wearing a pair of Kevin Durant signature shoes the KD 15s.

Kevin Durant quote tweeted the Nick DePaula tweet regarding the KD tribute by saying “I see u cooking 7. First Day on the job was a success. Love the kicks @ChetHolmgren”

Chet Holmgren responded to the Hall of Famers’ praise with a prayer and a fist emoji.

This twitter interaction has to give OKC Thunder fans goosebumps in the hopes that Chet Holmgren can pan out in a similar path to Kevin Durant.