Chet Holmgren ‘tanked’ Orlando Magic workout to avoid being No. 1 pick

[BobbyFK]

Not surprising at all. He said before he didn’t want to go to Orlando

The Orlando Magic shocked the basketball world by selecting Paolo Banchero with the first pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. While many were left stunned, Chet Holmgren was seemingly pleased after his plan to avoid being picked by Orlando worked.
Throughout the pre-draft process, reports surfaced that Holmgren wanted to play for the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, Orlando held the top picks and 2021 first-round selection Jalen Suggs liked the idea of paying with his best friend

Many viewed Holmgren as the best NBA Draft prospect in 2022, offering tantalizing potential that could turn him into a perennial Defensive Player of the year candidate who can also make plays with the ball. It’s one of the reasons why the Magic brought him in for a workout, but it seems the Gonzaga alum made sure they weren’t too impressed.


According to Jeremy Woo of Sports Illustrated, the 7-foot center tanked his visit with the Magic. Between leaving his workout earlier and barely putting his skills on display, Holmgren made it clear he didn’t want to play for the Magic.
“Holmgren bailed early on the last day of his Orlando visit, conducting a brief on-court shooting workout that he cut short.”

It’s easy to see why Holmgren preferred Oklahoma City over Orlando. He joins a roster with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey, young guards who complement his game nicely. He will also play alongside Aleksej Pokusevski, a young forward with similar skills.

Only time will tell whether or not Orlando made the right decision with the No. 1 pick. Based on how everything unfolded, though, it’s clear the best three prospects all landed with the teams they want to play for and their new clubs are very happy with the selections.

 

[Wagerallsports]

Not sure why he thinks Oklahoma City is any better lol

 

[rdalert447]

He sucks anyhow. Anyone that selects a Gonzaga player in the first round deserves what they get.

 

[JDS]

He sucks anyhow. Anyone that selects a Gonzaga player in the first round deserves what they get.

Yeah your right their track record isn’t so great. Also they can never win the “Big game”. They are overrated every single year.

 

[Enikk]

Not surprising at all. He said before he didn’t want to go to Orlando

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Link no good Bobby

 

[JDS]

Link no good Bobby

LMFAO

 

[JDS]

I guess he doesn’t read them all the time before he posts them.

 

[BobbyFK]

Link no good Bobby

Thanks

 

[Enikk]

I guess he doesn’t read them all the time before he posts them.

Not sure what happened but I wanted to see if it was what Chet actually said or just some dumb article writer. That would show a terrible work ethic that he would tank it on purpose and if he did it now than what is stopping him from doing it again to get traded.

 

[BobbyFK]

Not sure what happened but I wanted to see if it was what Chet actually said or just some dumb article writer. That would show a terrible work ethic that he would tank it on purpose and if he did it now than what is stopping him from doing it again to get traded.

Exactly. That’s what I was thinking. Why wouldn’t he do it again?

The Orlando Magic shocked the basketball world by selecting Paolo Banchero with the first pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. While many were left stunned, Chet Holmgren was seemingly pleased after his plan to avoid being picked by Orlando worked.
Throughout the pre-draft process, reports surfaced that Holmgren wanted to play for the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, Orlando held the top picks and 2021 first-round selection Jalen Suggs liked the idea of paying with his best friend

Many viewed Holmgren as the best NBA Draft prospect in 2022, offering tantalizing potential that could turn him into a perennial Defensive Player of the year candidate who can also make plays with the ball. It’s one of the reasons why the Magic brought him in for a workout, but it seems the Gonzaga alum made sure they weren’t too impressed.


According to Jeremy Woo of Sports Illustrated, the 7-foot center tanked his visit with the Magic. Between leaving his workout earlier and barely putting his skills on display, Holmgren made it clear he didn’t want to play for the Magic.
“Holmgren bailed early on the last day of his Orlando visit, conducting a brief on-court shooting workout that he cut short.”

It’s easy to see why Holmgren preferred Oklahoma City over Orlando. He joins a roster with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey, young guards who complement his game nicely. He will also play alongside Aleksej Pokusevski, a young forward with similar skills.

Only time will tell whether or not Orlando made the right decision with the No. 1 pick. Based on how everything unfolded, though, it’s clear the best three prospects all landed with the teams they want to play for and their new clubs are very happy with the selections.

 

[BobbyFK]

I guess he doesn’t read them all the time before he posts them.

Added the article for your reading pleasure

 

[drinkandgamble]

Presti has an eye for talent he might end up pretty good. Curious to know if he actually said it or it was an article like enikk said.

 

[drinkandgamble]

Read the article I dont blame him for wanting to go to a better situation and wanting to win.

 

[JDS]

Added the article for your reading pleasure

Yeah I wanted to read it too bad it was faulty.

 

[JDS]

Oh I see it’s posted above by enikk. Let me get to the reading then.

 

[Enikk]

That don't really say too much. Figured it was one article guys opinion. I wanted to see if Magic execs said something or Chet himself. Still dumb not to take the better player than trade him to OKC and get additional picks and get the same Duke player if OKC wanted him that bad

 

[BobbyFK]

Yeah I wanted to read it too bad it was faulty.

I fixed it and added the article

 

[BigJay]

Not sure what happened but I wanted to see if it was what Chet actually said

Here’s a good compilation of what Chet actually said

 

[Archie]

he bet not tank in the weight room

 

[Wagerallsports]

I'm not gonna lie I wanted Orlando to take him

I think he's the better all around player than the other 2, especially on defense

But knowing this now it.says a lot about him so glad they passed