Chet Holmgren's Viral Tweet To Kevin Durant

On Wednesday, Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren sent out a tweet in response to Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kevin Durant.

On Tuesday night, Chet Holmgren had a fantastic NBA Summer League debut when he went off for 23 points, seven rebounds, four assists and six blocks in just 23 minutes.   

Chet Holmgren’s Summer League debut 🔥

23 Points
7/9 Shooting
7 Rebounds
6 Blocks
4 Assists
4 Threes
23 Minutes

pic.twitter.com/1vXjTNissO

— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) July 6, 2022

Nick DePaula of ESPN pointed out that Holmgren was wearing Kevin Durant's signature shoe, and Durant quote tweeted that tweet.   

I see u cookin 7. First day on the job was a success, love the kicks @ChetHolmgren https://t.co/sQrgDpPCU0

— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) July 6, 2022

Durant wrote: "I see u cookin 7. First day on the job was a success, love the kicks @ChetHolmgren" 

Holmgren then responded to Durant on Twitter with two emojis. 

🙏🏼✊🏼 https://t.co/AM0cNFnK6n

— chet holmgren (@ChetHolmgren) July 6, 2022

Holmgren was the second overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Thunder last month.    

In 2007, Durant was the second overall pick by the Seattle SuperSonics, who are now the Thunder. 

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