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Chet Holmgren

Chet Holmgren is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder. A five-star recruit, he played college basketball for Gonzaga before being drafted second overall in 2022. After missing a season due to injury, he earned NBA All-Rookie First Team honors in 2024. His team won the 2025 NBA Finals, and he was an All-Star in 2026. Holmgren, standing at 7'1", plays center and power forward.


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1980: Kevin McHale Drafted

In 1980, Kevin McHale was drafted third overall.

1984: Dave Holmgren College Basketball

From 1984, Dave Holmgren played college basketball for Minnesota.

1988: Dave Holmgren's College Basketball Career Ends

In 1988, Chet Holmgren's father, Dave Holmgren, ended his college basketball career for the University of Minnesota.

May 1, 2002: Chet Holmgren's Birth

On May 1, 2002, Chet Holmgren was born.

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August 2019: Crossing Over Stephen Curry

In August 2019, Chet Holmgren gained national attention for crossing over NBA superstar Stephen Curry at Curry's own SC30 Select Camp.

January 4, 2020: Victory Over Sierra Canyon School

On January 4, 2020, Chet Holmgren recorded nine points, 10 rebounds, and 12 blocks in a nationally televised victory over Sierra Canyon School.

June 2020: Ranked Number One Player

In June 2020, Chet Holmgren became the number one player in the 2021 class, according to ESPN, after the reclassification of Jonathan Kuminga.

April 19, 2021: Commitment to Gonzaga

On April 19, 2021, Chet Holmgren announced his commitment and signed a National Letter of Intent to play college basketball for Gonzaga.

2021: Emergence as Top Ranked Player

By 2021, Chet Holmgren had emerged as one of the highest ranked players in the 2021 class and began receiving more NCAA Division I interest.

2021: FIBA Under-19 World Cup

In 2021, Chet Holmgren represented the United States at the FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Latvia, leading his team to a gold medal and earning tournament MVP honors.

2021: Ranked Top Player

In 2021, Holmgren was ranked as the top-ranked player of the 2021 class. He later played college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs.

April 21, 2022: Declares for NBA Draft

On April 21, 2022, Chet Holmgren declared for the 2022 NBA draft, foregoing his remaining college eligibility.

July 5, 2022: Signs Rookie Contract

On July 5, 2022, Chet Holmgren signed a rookie-scale contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

2022: NBA Draft

In 2022, Chet Holmgren was drafted second overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2022 NBA draft.

October 25, 2023: NBA Regular-Season Debut

On October 25, 2023, Chet Holmgren made his NBA regular-season debut, scoring 11 points and four rebounds in a win over the Chicago Bulls.

November 10, 2024: Iliac Wing Fracture

On November 10, 2024, Chet Holmgren suffered a right iliac wing fracture in his pelvis during a game against the Golden State Warriors.

2024: NBA All-Rookie First Team

In 2024, Holmgren earned NBA All-Rookie First Team honors.

February 7, 2025: Return to Play

On February 7, 2025, Chet Holmgren returned to play after recovering from a right iliac wing fracture.

July 9, 2025: Rookie Contract Extension

On July 9, 2025, Chet Holmgren and the Thunder agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year maximum rookie contract extension.

October 26, 2025: Career-High Three-Pointers

On October 26, 2025, Chet Holmgren scored 31 points with a career-high six three-pointers in a win over the Atlanta Hawks.

2025: NBA Finals Victory

In 2025, Chet Holmgren's team won the 2025 NBA Finals.

February 1, 2026: Named All-Star

On February 1, 2026, Chet Holmgren was named to his first All-Star Game as a Western Conference reserve.

2026: All-Star Selection

In 2026, Holmgren was selected as an All-Star for the first time.