Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren is undergoing tests for a possible right foot injury suffered in a pro-am game Saturday in Seattle, a team spokesperson told ESPN.
Chet Holmgren getting tests after hurting foot in exhibition basketball game
The former Minnehaha Academy star and No. 2 pick in the NBA draft limped off the court after guarding LeBron James on a fast break during a charity Pro-Am game.
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August 25, 2022 at 11:46AM
Holmgren, the No. 2 overall pick in this year's NBA draft and a former Minnehaha Academy star, suffered the injury early in the CrawsOver Pro-Am event while defending LeBron James on a fast break.
The game was cancelled in the second quarter because the humid day in Seattle combined with a full crowd caused wet spots and condensation on the court.
Holmgren, who played college basketball for one season at Gonzaga, averaged 14.0 points and 8.4 rebounds in five games for the Thunder earlier this year at the Las Vegas Summer League.
The Timberwolves are schedule to open the season against Holmgren's Oklahoma City team on Oct. 19 at Target Center.
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