The Oklahoma City Thunder have labored over the past couple of years. However, they are building an intriguing team. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has emerged as an NBA star. Josh Giddey displayed plenty of potential last season. And the Thunder took Chet Holmgren in the 2022 NBA Draft with the second overall pick.

This is a team on the rise. They have a young roster with a talented core. But are they ready to compete? Let's take a look at the 3 biggest overreactions to the Thunder's 2022 NBA Summer League performance.

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3 biggest Thunder overreactions from 2022 NBA Summer League

Ousmane Dieng is a bust!

Yes, I've read those exact words from fans on NBA twitter. Sure, Dieng labored to open the 2022 NBA Summer league. He went through a four-game stretch that saw him shoot just 29 percent from the field.

But calling the 19-year old a bust after such a limited sample size is absurd. He is still getting his feet underneath him. Dieng could end up being one of the better steals of the draft if he fulfills his potential.

Ousmane Dieng is a versatile forward who can cover multiple positions on defense. His offense is a work-in-progress, but his ceiling suggests he could become a solid scorer in the league.

The Thunder are prepared to give Dieng time to figure things out in the NBA. Even if he struggles in his rookie season, OKC will still be patient with him.

Chet Holmgren is the NBA's best rookie!

Chet Holmgren received attention when he swatted 6 shots in his 2022 NBA Summer League debut. Kevin Durant was one of many stars who took notice of Holmgren's performance. His 6 blocks set the Utah NBA Summer League Record.

Holmgren enjoyed another solid outing in Las Vegas against the Magic in a recent affair. The big man posted 16 points on 7-10 shooting to go along with 2 assists and 2 blocks.

So is calling Chet Holmgren the NBA's best rookie an overreaction? After all, it was Paola Banchero who was selected first overall by the Magic.

Holmgren undeniably has Rookie of the Year potential. The Thunder's lanky 7'1 center features floor-stretching ability and rim protecting prowess. But we have only seen a handful of professional games from him. Calling someone the best rookie before playing a regular season NBA game is risky.

Personally, I believe the sky's the limit for Chet Holmgren. But let's pump the brakes on the best rookie narrative for now. However, there is a good chance he will earn that distinction in the future.

OKC features an elite Big 3

The performance of Josh Giddey and Chet Holmgren have Thunder fans excited for the 2022-2023 NBA season. Many believe OKC might just have an elite “Big 3” with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way.

But bestowing that title upon them is a bit unfair. It adds a lot of pressure given that Giddey is entering just his second year in the league while Holmgren is a rookie. The core needs time to develop.

Calling this trio elite means it's playoffs or bust for Oklahoma City this year. Can this team sneak into the postseason? Yes. But the Thunder's main goal is for their young players to develop chemistry with one another.

It wouldn't be surprising to see this trio take off at some point down the road. If Holmgren turns into the center many believe he can be, that will go a long way for this team.

Thunder fans have reason to be excited, but let's give the young Thunder stars some time to develop.