Chet Holmgren is an American professional basketball player who is currently playing with Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA. At 7 feet 1 inch and 7 feet-6 wingspan, the Minneapolis native center has reinvented the image of a modern big man, with the combination of elite shot-blocking and guard-like ball handling and long-range shooting. Holmgren was drafted second overall in 2022 and despite a season-ending foot injury, he made All-Rookie First Team, won an NBA championship in 2025, and was first selected to be an All-Star in 2026.
At the young age of 23, he has already been regarded as one of the most multifaceted and influential young players in the league. Continue to read further to get a full overview of his career path, statistics, success, and personal life.
Chet Holmgren Career Overview
Chet Holmgren was a high school basketball star who won four state titles at Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis with future NBA guard Jalen Suggs. After committing to Gonzaga, he averaged 14.1 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 3.7 blocks per game in his lone college season before declaring for the 2022 NBA Draft.
A Lisfranc foot injury wiped out his entire debut season with Oklahoma City. He returned in 2023–24 with a bang, earning NBA All-Rookie First Team honors. Despite suffering a pelvic fracture mid-season in 2024-25, he returned to help the Thunder defeat the Indiana Pacers in seven games to claim the 2025 NBA title – recording 18 points, 8 rebounds, and a Finals Game 7 record 5 blocks in the clincher.
Chet Holmgren Career Stats
NBA Regular Season (Career):
| Stat | Career Average |
| Games Played | 114 |
| Points Per Game | 16.1 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 7.9 |
| Assists Per Game | 2.3 |
| Blocks Per Game | 2.3 |
| Field Goal % | 51.9% |
| Three-Point % | 37.2% |
| Free Throw % | 78.0% |
Season Breakdown:
| Season | PPG | RPG | BPG | FG% |
| 2023–24 | 16.5 | 7.9 | 2.3 | 53.0% |
| 2024–25 | 15.0 | 8.0 | 2.2 | 49.0% |
NBA Playoffs (Career): 33 games played, 15.3 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 2.1 BPG, .473 FG%
College (Gonzaga, 2021–22): 32 games, 14.1 PPG, 9.9 RPG, 3.7 BPG, 60.7% FG%
Chet Holmgren Accolades and Achievements
- NBA Champion (2025)
- NBA All-Star (2026) – first career selection
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (2024)
- FIBA Under-19 World Cup Gold Medal and Tournament MVP (2021)
- WCC Defensive Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year (2022)
- National High School Player of the Year – Gatorade, Naismith, and Morgan Wootten awards (2021)
- Four Minnesota state championships at Minnehaha Academy
- Highest-drafted player from Minnesota in NBA history (2nd overall, 2022)
Chet Holmgren Personal Life
Chet Holmgren was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His father, Dave Holmgren, stands 7 feet tall and played college basketball for the University of Minnesota from 1984 to 1988 – a clear influence on Chet’s path to professional basketball. He has two sisters.
He attended Minnehaha Academy, a Christian private school, from sixth grade onward. Holmgren keeps his personal life largely private and has not publicly shared information about a romantic relationship.
Contracts and Salary
Holmgren signed a rookie-scale contract with the Thunder in July 2022. On July 9, 2025, he agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year maximum rookie extension worth up to $250 million – one of the largest deals in Oklahoma City franchise history.
Lesser-Known Facts
- He crossed over Stephen Curry at Curry’s own SC30 Select Camp in 2019 – a viral moment that put him on the national map.
- In his Summer League debut, he broke the all-time record for most blocks in a single Summer League game.
- He joined Michael Jordan as the only rookies to post 35+ points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, and 2 three-pointers in one game.
- As a high school junior, he recorded 12 blocks in a nationally televised game against Sierra Canyon, which featured Bronny James.
FAQs
Q: What team does Chet Holmgren play for?
Oklahoma City Thunder, since being drafted 2nd overall in 2022.
Q: Has he won an NBA title?
Yes – the Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers in seven games in the 2025 NBA Finals.
Q: What is his contract worth?
Up to $250 million over five years, signed in July 2025.
Q: What college did he attend?
Gonzaga University, for one season in 2021-22.
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