The Oklahoma City Thunder are off to a good start with two impressive wins to open the NBA regular season, thanks in part Chet Holmgrens breakout performances. Holmgren’s play draws comparisons to the NBA star Anthony DavisAnd Alex Caruso did not shy away from giving his opinion on the matter.

The comparisons started with Davis after Holmgren’s strong performance against Chicago, where he grabbed a career-high 16 rebounds. After the game, Caruso was asked if he saw similarities with his former Lakers teammate.

“The AD comparison is tough just because AD is so good where he is in his career, and Chet clearly has a long way to go to match that, but I think he has his destiny in his own hands.‘, said Caruso.

“Whatever he wants to achieve in this competition, he has it in front of him,” Caruso continued. “ He has the work ethic, he has the competitiveness. If you have those two things where you have the ability to get better, you have the desire to get better, and you have the work ethic to get better, if you have those things, you can control your own destiny in the NBA.”

Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder watches during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks. Tim Heitman/Getty Images

Caruso praises Holmgren’s versatility

In addition to the comparisons, Caruso also highlighted Holmgren’s versatility as a key asset to the team. “Chet can do so many different things. (He is) a special player. He gives us versatility. He gives us a dynamic that not many teams in the league have.” Caruso said.

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“Just because of his skill, and then he’s a tenacious competitor,” he added. “He wants to improve. He wants to get better. He wants to be great and he wants to win. And those are things that are phenomenal to see as a young player, and of course you also like to see that as a teammate.”

Holmgren makes Thunder history

After a dominant 102-87 win over the Nuggets, Holmgren became the first Thunder player to post 25+ points, 14+ rebounds, 5+ assists, 4+ blocks and 2+ steals in a single game. In their next win against the Bulls, he recorded another eye-catching double-double, with 21 points and 16 rebounds.