Okay, so get this: Chet Holmgren, the big man for the Oklahoma City Thunder, is out here with a 2K strength rating of a measly 45 out of 99. Forty-five! His own teammate, Jared McCain, isn’t letting him forget it, throwing some serious shade in a recent YouTube video from their training session in Dallas. You know the vibes, players clowning each other, but this one’s got fans talking, especially with all the hype around OKC this year.
The “Way Better Than 2K Strength” Jab
McCain’s YouTube channel gave us a peek behind the curtain as some Thunder players got in some offseason work in Dallas. During the video, Holmgren was straight-up asked about the team chemistry, and he didn’t even hesitate, calling it “top tier.” You gotta love that confidence, right? That’s when McCain, quick as a flash, got his joke in, telling everyone the chemistry was “way better than Chet’s strength on 2K.” Man, that’s cold, but hilarious! Seriously, we’re talking a 45 out of 99 for a big man in the NBA. That’s a number that makes you blink, especially when you consider Holmgren rocks an impressive 86 for his overall 2K skill rating. So, he’s got the skills, but the virtual muscle? Not so much, according to the game.
Top-Tier Chemistry for a Championship Run?
Despite the playful jabs about his 2K rating, what really stands out is Holmgren’s take on the team’s chemistry. “Top tier,” he said, and honestly, you can see it. The way these Thunder players publicly support each other in postgame interviews? That’s the real stuff, and it makes you think the chemistry might actually be even better than Holmgren’s 86 skill rating in 2K. This team is absolutely buzzing, and it’s no surprise that FanDuel Sportsbook has them with the shortest odds to win the championship at +240. That’s serious belief from the oddsmakers, and it points to a squad ready to make some noise.
The road to championship glory kicks off soon for the Thunder. They hit the court on October 20, taking on the San Antonio Spurs. With all this chemistry and high expectations, everyone’s watching to see if that “top tier” vibe translates into wins right out of the gate.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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