NBA News: Thunder's Caruso makes a point about the comparisons between Holmgren and Anthony Davis

The Oklahoma City Thunder got off to a hot start with two impressive wins to open the NBA regular season, thanks in part Chet Holmgrens Breakout performances. Holmgren's play has drawn comparisons to the NBA star Anthony DavisAnd Alex Caruso wasn't afraid to share his thoughts on the subject.

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 any similarities to his former Lakers teammate.

“The AD comparison is a tough one, if only because AD is so far along in his current career, and Chet obviously still has a long way to go to keep up, but I think he's in control of his own destiny the hand.“explained Caruso.

“Whatever he wants to achieve in this league, 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 looks on in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks. Tim Heitman/Getty Images

Caruso praises Holmgren's versatility

Beyond the comparisons, Caruso also highlighted Holmgren's versatility as a big 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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“With his skills alone, he’s a tough 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 as your teammate you enjoy seeing that too.”

Holmgren makes Thunder history

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