Oklahoma City Thunder Star Clarifies Misinterpreted Comments
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren found himself at the center of a media storm after a comment about the Miami Heat’s home arena was taken out of context. The 22-year-old faced backlash from Miami Heat fans for his remarks.
Holmgren Sets the Record Straight
Holmgren recently spoke out to clarify his side of the story, explaining how his quote was misrepresented by the media.
The Viral Quote
Here’s the quote that stirred the controversy:
“I like Miami, because it’s just like empty,” Holmgren said via NBACentral on X (formerly Twitter). “… As the away team you just got to build that lead in the first three quarters and then it just stays quiet for the fourth.”
Without context, this quote seemed like a jab at the Heat and their fanbase, suggesting that Miami’s arena is always empty.
https://x.com/TheDunkCentral/status/1813924057177280819?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1813924057177280819%7Ctwgr%5Ef6ac5c02db538b57382b08303e3780a27dacb1de%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hardwoodheroics.com%2Foklahoma-city-thunder-news-holmgren-heat%2F
Holmgren’s Explanation
Holmgren addressed the controversy directly, calling the report “chopped up.” He explained that his comment was about fans returning to their seats after visiting the lounges, creating a lively atmosphere in close games.
“Y’all get mad when NBA players never have anything to say to media, but then chop our quotes up to get reactions. I was saying the seats are empty until the 4th quarter when fans come back from the lounges after a few drinks and the atmosphere is great for close games. It’s actually a compliment…” he wrote on X.
https://x.com/ChetHolmgren/status/1814031726278221881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1814031726278221881%7Ctwgr%5Ef6ac5c02db538b57382b08303e3780a27dacb1de%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hardwoodheroics.com%2Foklahoma-city-thunder-news-holmgren-heat%2F
Moving Forward
Holmgren’s clarification aims to quell the backlash, but it’s likely Heat fans will be less than welcoming the next time the Thunder visit Miami.
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