1. Chet Thomas Holmgren is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association.
16 Facts About Chet Holmgren
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Chet Holmgren was drafted second overall in the 2022 NBA draft.
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In sixth grade, Holmgren began attending Minnehaha Academy, a Christian private school in Minneapolis.
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Chet Holmgren improved his shooting range while recovering from a broken right wrist during his first season.
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Chet Holmgren's team won its second straight Class 2A state championship.
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On January 4,2020, as a junior, Chet Holmgren recorded nine points, 10 rebounds, and 12 blocks in a nationally televised victory over Sierra Canyon School, a nationally ranked team featuring Bronny James, Brandon Boston Jr.
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Chet Holmgren was named Mr Basketball USA, Gatorade National Player of the Year, Naismith Prep Player of the Year, Morgan Wootten National Player of the Year, a McDonald's All-American, and Minnesota Mr Basketball.
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Chet Holmgren became the first player in 25 years to record at least 10 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and five blocks in his debut.
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Chet Holmgren was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the second overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft, making him the highest-selected draft pick ever taken out of Gonzaga and the highest-drafted pick from the state of Minnesota, topping Kevin McHale, who was taken third overall in 1980.
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Chet Holmgren broke the record for the most blocks in a single Summer League game.
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On July 5,2022, Chet Holmgren signed a rookie-scale contract with the Thunder.
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Chet Holmgren joined Michael Jordan as the only rookies in NBA history to put up at least 35 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, two steals, one block, and two three-pointers made in a game.
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On November 10,2024, in a game against the Golden State Warriors, Chet Holmgren took a hard fall on his right side after challenging an Andrew Wiggins drive.
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Chet Holmgren represented the United States at the 2021 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Latvia.
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Chet Holmgren averaged 11.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.7 blocks per game, leading his team to a gold medal, and earned tournament MVP honors.
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Chet Holmgren plays a strong inner and outer game, with superior three-point shooting compared to others of his size and position.