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Chet Holmgren

Chet Holmgren is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Chet Holmgren is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder, known for his rare combination of size and skill. He was the second overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft.

What it is

Chet Holmgren is a 7-foot-1 center/power forward who played college basketball at Gonzaga before being drafted by the Thunder. He missed his rookie season due to injury but debuted in 2023–24, earning NBA All-Rookie First Team honors. He helped Oklahoma City win the 2025 NBA Finals and made his first All-Star Game in 2026.

Key details

Holmgren grew up in Minneapolis and attended Minnehaha Academy, becoming a top national recruit. At Gonzaga, he was named West Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year and a consensus second-team All-American. The Thunder selected him second overall in 2022, and he quickly became a two-way contributor known for shot blocking, floor spacing, and ball handling.

Why it matters

Holmgren represents a modern NBA archetype: a tall player with guard-like skills who can defend multiple positions and stretch the floor. His early success, including a championship and All-Star selection, makes him a key piece of the Thunder's young core.

In short

  • Second overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft by Oklahoma City Thunder.
  • Missed 2022–23 season due to injury, then earned All-Rookie First Team in 2024.
  • Won NBA championship with Thunder in 2025 and made All-Star team in 2026.
  • Known for elite shot blocking, perimeter shooting, and ball handling at 7'1".
Canadian angle

Holmgren’s only direct Canada connection in the provided sources is through basketball coverage and statistical context; no major Canadian affiliation is indicated in the source material.

Quick questions

Who is Chet Holmgren?
Chet Holmgren is an American NBA player for the Oklahoma City Thunder, known for his size, shot blocking, and perimeter skills.
What position does he play?
He primarily plays center and power forward.
Has he won an NBA championship?
Yes. He was on Oklahoma City’s 2025 NBA championship team.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chet_Holmgren
    Supports: Basic biographical details, height, positions, draft status, rookie honors, championship and All-Star mentions.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4433255/chet-holmgren
    Supports: Birthdate, team, height/weight, college, draft position, and active player status.
  3. NBA.com — https://www.nba.com/player/1631096/chet-holmgren/bio
    Supports: NBA bio and debut information.
  4. RealGM — https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Chet-Holmgren/Summary/134799
    Supports: High school, draft, and contract/profile details.
  5. Gonzaga University Athletics — https://gozags.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/chet-holmgren/3945
    Supports: College career, high school background, awards, and recruiting profile.
  6. USA Basketball — https://www.usab.com/players/chet-holmgren
    Supports: Position, height, hometown, high school, and college.