Chet Holmgren Gives Telling Answer When Asked Who the Best Player in the NBA Is

The NBA draft is a little over a month away.

Most expect the Orlando Magic to take a hard look at Chet Holmgrem. The skinny baller was asked who he believes to be the best player in the NBA His answer should have the Orlando Magic seriously considering taking him with the 1st pick in the draft. Holmgren was asked in an interview who he believes the best player in the NBA is.

He told the interviewer that in 2 months it’ll be him.

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Orlando Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman discussed his game plan after winning the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery, adding that he’s keeping all of his options open.

“I know we’ll have a lot of interesting discussions with teams,” Weltman told ESPN. “Obviously we don’t go into this thing looking to trade our pick.”

Weltman discussed the attributes he’s looking for in the #1 pick, though did not mention any specific names.

“We look to add a really talented, young, high-character guy to our talent base and our roster. I have no expectations on it. Obviously, we’ll continue to do our work. This really doesn’t change much of the way that we’ll approach the draft.

“We’re just really excited to be able to fall in love with somebody and pick that player,” added Weltman.

The  Magic haven’t had the top pick since 2004, when they selected Dwight Howard.

Might Holmgrem bring them back to glory? He certainly thinks so.


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