Chet Holmgren is one of the most polarizing figures in this year’s NBA Draft. At 7-1, he’s a tremendous defender and has outstanding ballhandling and shooting skills.
The drawback? He weighs just 195 and there’s no guarantee he’ll fill out.
Critics say he’s going to be broken in half; supporters argue that he’s shown tremendous toughness and hasn’t been injured.
Critics respond by pointing to guys like Shawn Bradley, who had a similar frame who never really made it (sadly, the 7-6 Bradley had a bicycle accident and is now a quadriplegic).
Like anyone else, Holmgren will rise or fall on his own merit.