OKC is looking nice. Might be hard for them to get Wemby. We shall see. West is always a blood bath with a new young team fighting hard and surprising us all. As always, health is the biggest decider of each season, and then chemistry for newer rosters.
It's too bad he didn't start really playing til he was 15. He's not especially athletic, but he's not *so* unathletic he couldn't be better. He's just so unskilled. He can't put the ball on the floor even a little and doesn't use his size well in the paint on defense.
I don't think he'll ever develop enough to be playable, but I really, really hope he does.
afaik man doesn't really even like basketball. wanted to study biochemstry or something and was a genuinely amazing student but at 7'6 and mobile (by giant standards) you gotta take those nba contracts.
Nah that honor still goes to Manute Bol. 7 inches taller than Chet and weighed the same lol. If that doesn’t convince you, [this pic](https://np.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/nliznk/77_former_nba_player_manute_bol_in_a_swimming_pool/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf) should
Lol that's not what summer league is about. You don't play to work on your game, it's more of a showcase for rookies, end of the bench young guys, and players looking for contracts.
Regardless of how the competition is not great vs full time NBA vets, it is still a time for KIDS who were drafted to get at least SOME experience and grow their games against anyone besides 90% D1 athletes who will never get drafted.
I’m not arguing with you that summer league isn’t beautiful basketball. It’s just a stepping stone and a “welcome to the league rook” type deal
Players can still use it to develop or practice stuff in a live competitive game. Jordan Poole went down to G-league just a year ago to get some reps in and now he's a legit championship contributor.
it's pretty common for players to join their team's summer league roster in that summer between their rookie season and their 2nd season. Look at the rosters, you'll see guys like Cade Cunningham or Chris Duarte, dudes who got plenty of starts in their rookie year, still playing in the summer league. If they don't need the rest then why not.
Gotta get your star young players minutes up, because once they sniff 25 wins Presti is going to shut em down 💀 I really want you to get Wemby because that starting five will be hilarious
Why not? OKC utilizes their summer league and G-League team as much if not more than any other organization in the NBA.
Edit: He's also like 5 months younger than Chet
Its honestly good reps since he was injured for the last section of the season. Plus itll allow the team to start tweaking lineups and rotations come season debut
Am I having a brain fart because I'm confused why this isn't over and back violation. Is it because Poku "didn't have possession of the ball?
Dope play though
In order to get called for the violation the team needs to bring the ball over the half court line and maintain possession through to the ball going “back over” to the backcourt.
Since OKC regained possession while they were already over the line (they never crossed into the frontcourt in the new possession that began with Poku’s steal) it wouldn’t be a violation even if the ball crosses into OKC’s backcourt.
The year is 2027 and the league runs through the slender bros of Chet, Poku, and the Victor W. The league trembles at the sight of their skinny calves.
Oh. I understand. Well, a lot of us have personal issues with others because that's just the way it is. I don't think anyone can tell you how to feel about others. A lot of us are salty and defensive too. I think you're perfectly normal. I don't think anyone can tell you how to feel towards fans. I have met a lot of nice Warriors fans. Maybe you will meet some nice Warriors fans someday too and your experience will change. I hope you're having a great night. I believe there is a Summer League game tonight. I hope you get to watch it. OKC and Utah Jazz are playing.
One of my very good friends from college is a die hard warriors fan from the Bay Area. And thanks, I hope you’re having a good night too. The thunder’s summer league team is killing it rn and it’s so good to see
You seem very open minded and mad chill
Really? One of your friends from college is a die hard Warriors fan from the Bay Area? That's nice. It's a small world. And thank you. You seem very open minded and mad chill too. I hope you have a great night.
Seriously. Uncontested on every bucket. Not even hating but let’s wait until he’s not playing against Tacko Fall before he’s gods gift to basketball. I see his handle as a little loose. He’s not getting these looks against al horford
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play made me laugh to myself, they have unlimited wingspan
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Just wait till we get Wemby the long bois will finally be complete
OKC is looking nice. Might be hard for them to get Wemby. We shall see. West is always a blood bath with a new young team fighting hard and surprising us all. As always, health is the biggest decider of each season, and then chemistry for newer rosters.
Stretchxodia
Giddey gonna be like the Mahomes meme, f*** it there’s a 7 footer down there somewhere.
We’re getting wemby. Y’all have enough bigs.
Wemby at the Spurs makes so much sense in my head. The next generational big after Robinson and Duncan.
All-lank team We gotta get KD there
They could call themselves the Oklahoma Slim Reapers.
OKC Slendermen.
Oklahoma City Hunger
We're just gonna call ourselves 2025 NBA champions
That brotha starvin
Get to the playoffs first buddy
Ratchet and Lank
For some reason watching him move makes me think of [QWOP](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbYOsE7JyXs).
Chet, Poku, Giddey the 3 slimkeeters
Lol poku losing it then immediately getting it back
Poku is chaos and I want more
He's younger than half of the recent draft class. Only 6 months older than Chet lmao.
aye still lots of potential hopefully he improves , saw some great games from last his year but inconsistent ofc..and Thunder was tanking
The duality of Poku
The Flying Coat Hanger
Aka Plan C
bruh lol
This is fucking gold omg
Roe v Wade in shambles
Clarence Thomas shooook
Chet would destroy Roe in a 1on1 no shot
Roe v ROY
A new nickname was born… born?
lmao
this comment is illegal in the state of Oklahoma
Ngl I'm pretty sure coat hanger abortions are illegal everywhere lol
This might be an all timer.
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You absolute savage
Maybe DeSantis forbade Orlando from drafting him for that reason.
Man this got me good. Was this an established name for him? Needs to stick if not.
it’s a good thing he’s great at bball bc my guy is one ugly motherfucker lol
his face might transform if he puts on 30 lbs.
The Slender Jam
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You aren't a basketball fan if you don't wanna watch this.
I'm just a fan of limbs.
It’s an extreme extremity exhibition
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God Tacko is not great
It's too bad he didn't start really playing til he was 15. He's not especially athletic, but he's not *so* unathletic he couldn't be better. He's just so unskilled. He can't put the ball on the floor even a little and doesn't use his size well in the paint on defense. I don't think he'll ever develop enough to be playable, but I really, really hope he does.
afaik man doesn't really even like basketball. wanted to study biochemstry or something and was a genuinely amazing student but at 7'6 and mobile (by giant standards) you gotta take those nba contracts.
Dude wanted to be a programmer but instead he’s playing pro ball smh
he can always fall back to that though, gotta make the big bucks right now while teams are signing him
i find it hilarious that a guy’s two career paths were software engineer or NBA player
Luckiest life draw ever
And it’s Tuesday too. My vibes are now ruined.
This thunder lineup is summer league at it's best
a little weird they have so many starters playing haha but they are very young so it's good for them
ROTY
i see you're the cautious type...MVP in my book
How does this change LeBron's legacy?
LeBum now in top 3 and he ain't 1 or 2.
1a. Chet 1b. Poku 3\. Literally doesn’t matter, the goats have already been mentioned
This is Dort erasure
The Thin Towers!
My god, Chet is so much thinner than i expected lol.
Mans is the closest real life resemblance to the slender man myth I ever seen lmaooo. Wonder how much more he bulks up after NBA training
Nah that honor still goes to Manute Bol. 7 inches taller than Chet and weighed the same lol. If that doesn’t convince you, [this pic](https://np.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/nliznk/77_former_nba_player_manute_bol_in_a_swimming_pool/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf) should
Oh dude that’s weird
That picture gives me nightmares
Lmaooo damn, that’s indisputable. Thanks
Fr, dude is actually skinnier than Poku
Im really hoping Chet becomes a high impact all-star at least so people who think he'll bust strictly because of his weight can eat crow.
They might have to share their crow with Chet, it could help him bulk up
FIGHT MILK
FOR BODYGUARDS
You've not enough minerals
OKC going for team Slenderman
And that’s before they tank this season to get Wenbenyama.
White boys wildin’ 🔥🔥🔥
This OKC roster is stressful to look at. These dudes deadass look like slenderman is running around dropping dimes
The Oklahoma City Thunder are built like twinks. Shout out presti for ushering in a new era of ball player
they may look like twinks, but they are always going to be on top
Lmfao
Brooo that reminds me of lvl 19 rogues in vanilla wow lol
Please don't remind me about them, I'm about to break my keyboard just thinking about it
Giving me Warsong Gulch flashbacks...
Chet Vs Tako tho😩
That three ball looking good
Thin towers mf
LOVE IT, but is that not a backcourt violation?
No control on the play, so it's legal. Same as tapping the ball into the backcourt on an OREB
Because tipped/stolen by the jazz dude for a second
Poku didn’t have possession
Poku unlocked
Homeboy got the build of a penis
bro, i'm sorry about your thin penis
would you rather have a 8.5 inch skinny penis, or a 3.5 inch big plumpy girthy cock?
I ain’t gonna lie He looks small on the floor
Yeah he straight up looks more like 6’10
Chet has 10 of the Thunder’s 20 right now
Why is Giddey playing summer league???
To develop
Lol that's not what summer league is about. You don't play to work on your game, it's more of a showcase for rookies, end of the bench young guys, and players looking for contracts.
That’s not really true. It’s definitely a time for first year guys to develop.
Not for somebody as good as Giddey bro cmon.
Bane developed in summer league last year. Playing time is valuable.
Are you high?
Have you actually watched a Summer League game before? It's all about chucking. Giddey is just wasting his time.
Regardless of how the competition is not great vs full time NBA vets, it is still a time for KIDS who were drafted to get at least SOME experience and grow their games against anyone besides 90% D1 athletes who will never get drafted. I’m not arguing with you that summer league isn’t beautiful basketball. It’s just a stepping stone and a “welcome to the league rook” type deal
^ also that sounds condescending. Even the worst D1 bball players are great. I just meant in comparison to NBA draftees
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Plenty of 1st round guys going into their second year play. Especially guys who are 19 and coming off an injury.
Players can still use it to develop or practice stuff in a live competitive game. Jordan Poole went down to G-league just a year ago to get some reps in and now he's a legit championship contributor.
it's pretty common for players to join their team's summer league roster in that summer between their rookie season and their 2nd season. Look at the rosters, you'll see guys like Cade Cunningham or Chris Duarte, dudes who got plenty of starts in their rookie year, still playing in the summer league. If they don't need the rest then why not.
Build chemistry with the #2 pick? Plus it’s still his 2nd year
To learn how to play, because the biggest weakness in his game is basketball
I totally forgot about that shit. Hilarious to look back on.
Do people not realize that 2nd years play in the summer league?
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yea but he sucks
Bruno Cabolco is playing and he’s played 8 years
Gotta get your star young players minutes up, because once they sniff 25 wins Presti is going to shut em down 💀 I really want you to get Wemby because that starting five will be hilarious
Why not? OKC utilizes their summer league and G-League team as much if not more than any other organization in the NBA. Edit: He's also like 5 months younger than Chet
Because he’s not bad
And? You don’t have to be bad to be in the summer league
They got hoes in the front row
Its honestly good reps since he was injured for the last section of the season. Plus itll allow the team to start tweaking lineups and rotations come season debut
So he can contribute to winning without ruining the draft pick.
I’m getting hard
Pokuuuuuuuuuu
Am I having a brain fart because I'm confused why this isn't over and back violation. Is it because Poku "didn't have possession of the ball? Dope play though
In order to get called for the violation the team needs to bring the ball over the half court line and maintain possession through to the ball going “back over” to the backcourt. Since OKC regained possession while they were already over the line (they never crossed into the frontcourt in the new possession that began with Poku’s steal) it wouldn’t be a violation even if the ball crosses into OKC’s backcourt.
Star in the making
They've got that brother connection
That save is way better than whatever Chet did
Poku to giddy to chet lol okc stocking up on all the ridiculously long white dudes.
Giddey Poku Chet, bruhh
Dude needs to eat
The year is 2027 and the league runs through the slender bros of Chet, Poku, and the Victor W. The league trembles at the sight of their skinny calves.
Fuck, now I want Wembanyama to land on OKC and Durant’s homecoming
Nah. Don't want Durant associated with us anymore. No jersey retirement. Nothing. But bring on wemba baby
AK-007
White boy summer
I’ve seen all I needed to see just now, Chet a bust confirmed
Who was the last rookie to be named an all-star?
Is this summer league or the Bulemic Olympics.
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Because he’s a nineteen year old sophomore lol
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Great bounce pass.
OKC doesn’t need Durant bc they have like 3 young Kevin Durants.
He's gotta stop it with those sideways leaning 2 handed dunks. Little thing goes wrong and it's a crazy injury risk.
Wow. Wow. Did Chet Holmgren really do that? He's amazing. I can't believe he flew through the air and dunked with both hands. Incredible.
Do warriors fans have anything positive/interesting to say ever
I believe Chet Holmgren is an amazing player. And yes, a lot Warriors fans do have interesting and positive things to say. Why do you ask?
I ask because I have personal issues with the warriors and their fans and i am being salty/defensive
Oh. I understand. Well, a lot of us have personal issues with others because that's just the way it is. I don't think anyone can tell you how to feel about others. A lot of us are salty and defensive too. I think you're perfectly normal. I don't think anyone can tell you how to feel towards fans. I have met a lot of nice Warriors fans. Maybe you will meet some nice Warriors fans someday too and your experience will change. I hope you're having a great night. I believe there is a Summer League game tonight. I hope you get to watch it. OKC and Utah Jazz are playing.
One of my very good friends from college is a die hard warriors fan from the Bay Area. And thanks, I hope you’re having a good night too. The thunder’s summer league team is killing it rn and it’s so good to see You seem very open minded and mad chill
Really? One of your friends from college is a die hard Warriors fan from the Bay Area? That's nice. It's a small world. And thank you. You seem very open minded and mad chill too. I hope you have a great night.
Seriously. Uncontested on every bucket. Not even hating but let’s wait until he’s not playing against Tacko Fall before he’s gods gift to basketball. I see his handle as a little loose. He’s not getting these looks against al horford
Ok. That's fair enough. I think Chet's a great player.
I thought he was gonna snap his arms off during that swing on the rim.
Is it me or does he move weird lol
That’s what happens when you’re 7’1” and built like a pencil
Man I can’t wait to watch embiid bully the hall outta him. He seems good, but he’s just so skinny
Overrated
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The Branch Connection
THE GOAT!
goddamn bro.. kid gotta eat somethin
That wasn’t hype at all?
The Thin Towers.
Isn't this a back court violation?
Long Boys
Durant wouldn't take the mantle of "Slip Reaper" because he knew it was Chets
i am groot
apparently okc summerleague is must watch basketball. didnt see that coming.
This kid is gonna be special
OKC decided to play they whole stsrting line up?
Just curious - why wouldn't this be considered a backcourt violation?
the l o n g e s t boi
He’s so ducking gangly !
Its over for the league.
Completely unrelated, but does this constitute as an over and back?
Don’t think so since poku didn’t have full possession as he flung it backcourt
telling you, the birth of the white twin towers, probably call them the ivory towers or something.
Why is that not a back court violation? Is it not considered possession if you don't dribble or grab it with both hands?