Only Michael Jordan and two other Hall of Famers have matched Chet Holmgren in NBA rookie supremacy over the past 50 years.

Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren has been outstanding this season and is likely to be a strong contender for Rookie of the Year. He’s an excellent rim protector in terms of positioning and timing, and his playmaking skills and insane shooting ability make him a threat on the court. The 21-year-old star is averaging 17.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game, which are impressive numbers for a rookie.

While most rookies take time to make it to the major leagues, Chet has put up stellar numbers and he’s been especially effective offensively, scoring at all three levels and boasting top-notch defensive metrics. The most impressive thing about Chet is that he’s already catching up to Michael Jordan’s rookie year BPM.

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Chet (5.3) ties with MJ for fourth in rookie plus-minus (BPM) over the past 50 years. MJ tops the list with a tempo of 7.3 BPM. Chet is separated from the six-time NBA champion by second- and third-place David Robinson (6.9) and Arvydas Sabonis (6.7), both of whom were drafted alongside Jordan. Hall of Fame. Interestingly, the top 15 players on the list are either current Hall of Famers or in the process of becoming Hall of Famers.

That speaks volumes about Chet’s impact on the field. Unlike most rookies, he’s already adept at making loud moves like ballhandling, blocking shots, and shooting. If anything, this is a great place to start. One could even argue that he’s a great floor and ceiling raiser due to his insane positional advantage and ability to read the game. Yet despite his achievements, Chet chose to remain humble and focused.

It’s not time to celebrate yet

Chet told reporters that he hasn’t proven anything yet and that he still has a long way to go. “I’ve played 30 games.There is still a long way to go in this regard” said the rookie. He could serve well as a complement to a star player like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but should not be mistaken for just a helper. Chet has his own rhythm, and will do the same without SGA outstanding.

In addition to being incredibly valuable, versatile, and expandable around a host of superstars, Chet has proven himself to be an extremely easy player to be around and work with because of his energetic nature. If he maintains this consistency, it’s not hard to imagine his name being mentioned in All-Star contention.

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