Oklahoma City Thunder’s young star, Chet Holmgren, has promised himself a strong comeback after suffering a pelvic fracture that would sideline him for several weeks. Holmgren, who had a marvelous sophomore season in the NBA, was seen talking to fans and teammates following the injury, promising a return stronger.
In the last game, Holmgren fell severely during a collision while attempting to defend the basket. For the past weeks, he’s been dealing with injury issues. “Team doctors confirmed that Holmgren suffered a fracture of his pelvis, and there are definite concerns that it might not be feasible for him to make a go of the remainder of the season.” The Thunder can ill afford to lose Holmgren because the young center has played such a crucial role for them on defense and in their overall game plan to improve their performance on offense.
Holmgren reflected on a message to fans through his social media to thank them for their support and to work relentlessly in recovery. “This is just a setback,” Holmgren wrote. “I’ve faced challenges before, and I’ll come back from this one even better. I’ll be back, OKC.” His message has been resonating with Thunder fans, who have flocked to social media to talk about the outpouring of support and well-wishes, hoping for his return.
5 Known for his towering 7-foot frame and fluid play style, Holmgren has emerged as a breakout player for Oklahoma City, drawing games in and out on the court. His skill set as a mobile big man who can shoot, pass, and defend was a founding block of the Thunder’s future, but the injury brings to an abrupt stop what had built up to be a very impactful season.
Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault believes that Holmgren’s “resilience and focus” would see him through this challenging period, while he was already receiving encouragement to begin his rehabilitation. “Chet is a competitor; he is mentally tough, and we are all supporting him through this process,” said Daigneault. “The team is behind him, and we know he’ll return ready to pick up where he left off.”.
In Holmgren’s absence, the Thunder will need to request a readjustment of the playing rotation if they are going to continue their momentum in a particularly tough Western Conference. That will be tough on this team though, though their injury vow does leave an opening of what to expect when he returns to the court.
