"That was a disaster." Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe react to Chet Holmgren's underwhelming performance in the WCF against Wemby and the Spurs.

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@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA It will end with him being traded. If he can't play against their biggest challenger, then there is no point in him being there. (And he makes 40+ million per season). Ouch!! Get him out of there as soon as possible!

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@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA Players not being allowed to have a bad matchup is the worst discourse we have as a sports fan society. How dare a good center not be able to have a good game against the literal top 3 center in the league….. Surely rock would be effective against paper at least once!

@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA Didn’t @BillSimmons vote him All-NBA for some reason that no one understands?

@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA He made all NBA over KAT 😂😂😂 what a fucking joke

@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA Cavs Lebron was clearly better than Pacers Paul George. But: at least PG went toe to toe with him losing valiantly. @NBA history is littered with examples of All Stars going against all-time greats and at least competing well. Chet's complete no-show against Wemby? Sad.

@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA Bill Simmons went live soon as the Thunder lost but went MIA after the Celtics got beat?

@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA People really thought Chet was a star lmao. Gumby fucking sucks.

@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA Watching how Chet responds next year will be fascinating. He definitely shrunk in this series, and it was more than just Wemby as they were not matched up all the time. Chet had played great in OKC’s first two series though. Almost a little Julius Randle-like.

@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA Chet Holmgren was absolutely trash against the Spurs. Plus underwhelming this entire playoffs. Game 7 in the WCF was next level embarrassing. At one point he was scared to take a shot.

@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA Bro doesn’t have that dog in him and its not 1 game it was 7 of them

@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA Bro, it’s his size. He needs 20-30 more LBS of muscle.

@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA This is easy non-analytical analysis. Chet's problem is an OKC system created issue. In his 3 regukar seasons he's never averaged more than 11.6 FGA in a season. His being a non-factor was s combination of himself, Wemby and his team. Way too much dependency on guards jacking 3's

@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA Scottie Barns shows up and isn't afraid. You guys picked chet.

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@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA It's not just Wemby. Chet can't guard actual bigs and keep them off the boards. He's too slow to guard quick 4s. So he's a 17 pt a game, weak side rim protector that has no discernable offensive moves making $40-50 million per season. Presti fumbled.

@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA That’s a harsh take. Chet was a monster helping get OKC to the WCF in the first place. One tough game against Wemby doesn’t erase that — growth comes from these moments. Daigneault nailed it: it’s a team thing and both sides own it. He’ll be back stronger.

@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA Where he goes from here? He needs to develop his offensive bag. Like Jokic- threes, runners, jump hook…Chet will never beat Wemby, but he should be able to go to town on Kornet.

@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA Chet is 24! I’m sure him and his coaches will figure it out!

@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA He hasn't met a weight he liked yet. When you refuse to workout that shows your dedication. I wouldn't want him

@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA Then trade Chet Holmgren to Minnesota for Rudy Gobert if you really think he's that hopeless.

@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA Has to be e traded Won’t get shit for him now but it’s done in OKC

@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA The two biggest Chet glazers?

@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA He would be better in the east where the competition is lesser.

@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA Good thing he was voted 3rd team All NBA though right

@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA When Wemby dunked on him last night, he checked out of the game. He was done. You never heard from him again....

@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA Reminded me of Ben Simmons

@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA Paying him max money to stand around is crazy 😂

@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA This is a narrative that is safe to do to someone who looks like Chet holmgren. I’ll just say that

@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA He looked defeated from early in the series. I think he knows he does not belong in the conversation with Victor and to be on the court with him exposes that to the world

@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA He’s fine but he got bullied He needs to get in the gym and gain a ton of weight

@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA He’s a bum

@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA Who don’t you get for a package of 3 firsts and Chet? I think Luka, Jokic, Wemby, and maybe the Mavs say no to Flagg for that. Otherwise I think anybody in the league is in play.

@BillSimmons @ZachLowe_NBA He needs to get stronger and put on 20 pounds of muscle at least