Few NBA rookies have emerged out of the gate quite like Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren has in 2023, with the 7-foot-1 out of Gonzaga averaging 17 points and 7.8 rebounds per game this year. This season, the 21-year-old has a higher win share total (2.6) than a handful of NBA stars, including Anthony Davis of the L.A. Lakers and Paul George of the L.A. Clippers, while ranking in a tie for 17th leaguewide by that standard alongside names like Damian Lillard, Karl-Anthony Townes, and Steph Curry.
Holmgren’s status as the leader in win shares among NBA rookies has him in prime position to reach the 73rd NBA All-Star Game, which is being hosted by Indianapolis’ Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Feb. 18. Last year’s NBA All-Star Game featured six first-timers on the roster, so who will be the next? BetOklahoma.com, thinking with our Oklahoma sports betting mindset, developed hypothetical odds of which NBA players have the best chance of being a first-timer NBA all-star for the 2024 game.
First-Time NBA All-Star Odds
Below are the types of odds that would help those participating in Oklahoma betting apps in the future. Here are BetOklahoma.com's first-time NBA All-Star odds.
Where Holmgren Ranks
Holmgren’s stellar play for the Thunder this fall has led to him being listed alongside a host of up-and-coming NBA talent as a first-time ASG invitee in 2024. Overall, the OKC rookie ranks in a tie with Alperen Sengun of the Houston Rockets for the third-best odds of making the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, at -200, ranking behind Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers (-450) and Scottie Barnes of the Toronto Raptors (-250).
Holmgren ranks ahead of Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks, who is listed at -125, while Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Desmond Bane (+150), Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (+200), Mikal Bridges of the Brooklyn Nets (+350), Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs (+450) and Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets (+1000) round out the list.
Right now, Holmgren’s No. 1 concern is likely getting the Thunder back into the NBA Playoffs for the first time since 2020, which seems quite plausible given the fact that OKC is currently listed at -800 to reach the postseason on ESPN BET.
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