Domantas Sabonis vs. Chet Holmgren headlines the best matchups between Zags in the 2024-25 NBA season
Turn on NBA League Pass on any given night during the 2024-25 season and there’s a good chance of spotting a formerWith 11 Zags now in the association - Boston Celtics rookie Anton Watson being the newest - Gonzaga’s representation at the pro level spans coast-to-coast from Los Angeles to Washington D.C., Toronto to Orlando and places in between.
“He’s a really talented guy, but this is his first year. He’s still learning everything: the game, how quick it is, where is an advantage, where is a disadvantage,” Jokic said of Holmgren to theafter the Nuggets beat the Thunder 128-95 on Oct. 29. “I think he needs experience. I think he needs to be a little bit fatter, to be honest. But yes, he has a talent that is unique.”
Zach Collins and Hachimura were both freshmen on Gonzaga’s first Final Four team in 2017. They each took separate paths to the pros — Collins was a one-and-done while Hachimura played another two years in college — though both were picked highly in their respective drafts . Go ahead and circle all three OKC-San Antonio games on the calendar this season — and every season after that for as long as Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama are on their respective teams. Last year’s rookie sensations represent the future of the league as do-it-all 7-footers who can impact the game in ways that were previously never before seen. It’s not a conventional rivalry, but it’s shaping up to be one that lasts for at least the next decade barring injuries.
Once one-and-dones at Gonzaga, Holmgren and Suggs both appear to be set up for lengthy NBA careers should they stay healthy. Holmgren’s reputation speaks for itself, and while Suggs didn’t get off to the smoothest of starts as a pro due to injuries, he’s one of Orlando’s building blocks for the future after he emerged as one of the league’s best on-ball defenders and helped the Magic reach the playoffs last season.
Hard to say if either team will be competing for a playoff spot at this point in the year, but Zags fans are going to need something to hold them over in between the first and second weekends of the NCAA Tournament.Feb 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis shoots beside Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren during the first quarter at Paycom Center.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Gonzaga players in the NBA: 11 former Zags under contract to start 2024-25 seasonFrom Brandon Clarke to Anton Watson, here's an updated list of former Bulldogs in the NBA
Read more »
Gonzaga 2025 recruiting update: Zags in mix for 5-star recruitsGonzaga's potential 2025 recruiting class could be filled with highly-rated prospects
Read more »
Gonzaga men’s basketball 2024-25 schedule update: Zags confirm UCLA game in DecemberBulldogs confirmed matchup with Bruins for Dec. 28 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California
Read more »
Anton Watson Shares Gonzaga's NBA Alums Message After Celtics Drafted HimOn Friday, the Celtics signed Anton Watson, filling their third and final opening for a two-way roster spot. Boston selected the six-foot-eight forward 54th ove
Read more »
Gonzaga’s Anton Watson showcases versatility in NBA Summer LeagueWatson’s ability to impact both ends of the floor bodes well for the former Gonzaga product as he prepares for his rookie season with the Boston Celtics
Read more »
Gonzaga’s Drew Timme outplays No. 2 pick Alex Sarr in NBA Summer League finaleTimme concluded his Las Vegas Summer League run with 11 points and four rebounds against the Washington Wizards
Read more »