History of Chet Holmgren in Timeline

Chet Holmgren is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA. He was a highly-ranked five-star recruit in 2021 and played college basketball for Gonzaga. Holmgren was drafted second overall by the Thunder in the 2022 NBA draft. He is 7'1" tall and plays both center and power forward positions.

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1980: Kevin McHale Drafted

In 1980, Kevin McHale was drafted third overall in the NBA Draft.

1984: Dave Holmgren's College Basketball Career

In 1984, Chet Holmgren's father, Dave Holmgren, began playing college basketball for Minnesota.

1988: Dave Holmgren's College Basketball Career Ends

In 1988, Chet Holmgren's father, Dave Holmgren, concluded his college basketball career for Minnesota.

May 1, 2002: Birth of Chet Holmgren

On May 1, 2002, Chet Thomas Holmgren was born. He later became a professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA.

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August 2019: Crosses Over Stephen Curry

In August 2019, Chet Holmgren gained national recognition for crossing over NBA superstar Stephen Curry at Curry's 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

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: 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 Player

In 2021, Holmgren emerged as one of the highest-ranked players in the 2021 class, leading to increased NCAA Division I interest.

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 with the Thunder

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

2022: Drafted to the NBA

In 2022, Chet Holmgren was drafted second overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 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 grabbing four rebounds in a 124–104 win over the Chicago Bulls.