History of Chet Holmgren in Timeline

Chet Holmgren is an American professional basketball player currently with the Oklahoma City Thunder. A highly-touted recruit, he played college basketball for Gonzaga before being drafted second overall in the 2022 NBA draft. After missing his initial season due to injury, Holmgren made the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2024. In his second season, his team won the NBA Finals. Holmgren plays center and power forward and is known for his height.

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1980: Kevin McHale's Draft

In 1980, Kevin McHale was drafted third overall.

1984: College Basketball Career Start

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

1984: Start of Father's College Career

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

1988: End of College Career

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

May 1, 2002: Birth of Chet Holmgren

On May 1, 2002, Chet Holmgren was born. He is now an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA.

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August 2019: SC30 Select Camp Crossover

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

January 4, 2020: Victory Over Sierra Canyon

On January 4, 2020, 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, Holmgren announced his commitment and signed a National Letter of Intent to play college basketball for Gonzaga.

2021: Rising Star

By 2021, Holmgren became one of the highest ranked players in the 2021 class and started receiving more NCAA Division I interest.

2021: Top Ranked Player

In 2021, Chet Holmgren was recognized as a consensus five-star recruit and the top-ranked player of the 2021 class.

2021: FIBA Under-19 World Cup

In 2021, 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.

April 21, 2022: Declared for NBA Draft

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

July 5, 2022: Signed with Thunder

On July 5, 2022, 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 NBA draft.

October 25, 2023: NBA Regular-Season Debut

On October 25, 2023, Holmgren made his NBA regular-season debut, scoring 11 points and grabbing four rebounds in a 124–104 victory over the Chicago Bulls.

November 10, 2024: Injury Against Warriors

On November 10, 2024, during a game against the Golden State Warriors, Holmgren suffered a right iliac wing fracture in his pelvis after a hard fall. He returned to play on February 7, 2025.