PROFESSIONAL CAREER

2023-24 (OKLAHOMA CITY): Holmgren opened the season with 11 points, four boards, and three assists in his NBA debut win over Chicago. Chet set the Thunder rookie record for blocks in a game with seven in a win over the Cavaliers in Cleveland. Holmgren posted 16 points, 13 rebounds, seven blocks, and three made three-pointers, becoming the first rookie in NBA history to reach those numbers or better. Also became the third player since 1973-74 with 15 pts, 10 reb, & 5 blocks in a game within their first two career games. Holmgren posted a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds in a loss to the Pelicans on 11/1. Holmgren tallied 24 points, eight boards and five assists in a loss to the Warriors on 11/3. Posted 16/12/3 in a win over the Hawks on 11/6, becoming the first Thunder rookie to reach those numbers or better in two games. Holmgren became the first player in NBA history to average 50/50/90 shooting splits and score 100+ points through his first seven career NBA games. Holmgren posted 18/6/4/2 in a road win over the Suns on 11/12. Secured a 13-point, 10-rebound double-double in a win over Golden State on 11/16. Chet sunk a game-tying three-pointer against Golden State as time expired in regulation to force overtime. Holmgren posted a career-high 36 points on 14-22 field goals, 10 rebounds, and five assists, becoming the first rookie in Thunder history to post that stat line or better. Went a perfect 6-6 from the field on his way to 16 points, six boards, and two blocks in a win over Portland on 11/19. Tallied 33 points on 13-21 field goals, six rebounds, and three blocks versus Philadelphia on 11/22. On 12/8 in a win over Golden State, scored 21 points including three straight free throws to send the game to overtime, grabbed seven boards and had three blocks. Posted a 14-point, 11-rebound double-double and three blocks in a loss to Sacramento on 12/14. Broke his own Thunder rookie record and became the fifth rookie in NBA history to post 17 points, 11 rebounds, and nine blocks in a single game in a win over Denver on 12/16. Tallied 17 points and seven blocks in a win over Memphis on 12/18. Had 17 points, six rebounds and seven blocks in a win over Memphis on 12/18, making him the first rookie to have 7 blocks in back-to-back games since Tim Duncan. Tallied 23 points on 9-11 field goals, six rebounds, and seven assists in a win over the Clippers on 12/21. Posted 19 and 10 in a loss to the Lakers on 12/23. Had 22 points, five boards, and a game-high four blocks in a win over the Knicks on 12/27. Scored 24 points including 4-for-4 from long distance in a win at Denver on 12/29. Posted a double-double with 18 points and 10 boards in a win over the Nets on 12/29. Holmgren posted 14 points, seven assists, three boards and four blocks in a win over Boston on 1/2. Scored 17 points and grabbed six boards in a loss to the Nets on 1/5. Had 31 points on 11-14 FGs to go along with five assists, four boards, and two blocks in a win over Washington on 1/8. Posted 23 points on 10-of-15 FG’s, nine boards, and three blocks in a win at Miami on 1/10. In just 20 minutes of action in a win over Portland, Chet tallied 19/4/3. Tallied eight points, 10 boards, and six blocks in a win over Portland on 1/23. Had 17 points, nine boards, four assists, and three blocks in a win over the Spurs on 1/24. Posted 20 points, 13 boards, and two blocks in a win at New Orleans on 1/26. Tallied 18 points, 13 rebounds, and five blocks in a win over Denver on 1/31. Dropped 22 points including four makes from long distance to go along with five boards, two blocks and two steals in a double OT win over Toronto on 2/4. Posted 13 points and 12 boards in a loss at Dallas on 2/11. Tallied 14 points, four boards, and four blocks in a home win over Sacramento on 2/11. Posted 17/10/3/3 in 33 minutes of action in a win over the Clippers on 2/22 at home. Posted 25/10 and two blocks in a win over the Wizards on 2/23, becoming the first Thunder Rookie to tally those numbers or better. Tallied 29 points, right boards, seven assists, and three blocks in a win at Houston on 2/25. Became the second ever Thunder player to reach those numbers (Kevin Durant). Posted a double-double with 18 points and 13 boards and had three blocks in a home win over the Rockets on 2/27. Had 23/7/5 in a loss at San Antonio on 2/29. Had 14 points and nine boards in a road win at Phoenix on 3/3. Posted 15 and 7 in a road loss against the Lakers on 3/4. Scored 21 points and grabbed a career-high 14 points in a win at Portland on 3/6. Posted a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds in a loss versus Indiana on 3/12. Tallied 22 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks in a road win at Memphis on 3/16. Tallied a 35-point, 14-rebound double-double to go along with three blocks and two steals in a win at home over Utah on 3/20. Tallied 18 and 10 in a win at Toronto on 3/22. Posted 16 points, nine boards and two blocks in a road win at New Orleans on 3/26. Scored 20 points and grabbed six boards in a home win over the Phoenix Suns on 3/29. Tallied 22 points, seven boards and two blocks in a loss at Philadelphia on 4/2. Scored 15 points to go along with eight boards and three blocks in a loss at Indiana on 4/5. Tallied 20 points, 10 boards, three blocks and two steals in a win at Charlotte on 4/7. Scored 15 points and grabbed nine boards while adding two blocks and two steals in a win at home over the Kings. Tallied 22/9/3/3 in a home win over the Bucks on 4/12. 2022-23: After missing the season due to a Lisfranc injury, Holmgren was named to the 2023 USA Basketball Select Team on July 24 and participated in the USA Basketball training camp in Las Vegas, Nev. from August 3-6.

BEFORE NBA

Freshman (2021-22): Holmgren was awarded the 2021-22 WCC Defensive Player of the Year, WCC Newcomer of the Year and was named to the 2021-22 All-America Second Team by AP and Sporting News. Was named WCC Freshman of the Week nine times throughout the season and was tabbed a First Team All-WCC selection. Ranked fourth in the nation in blocks (3.66 bpg) and led the WCC in blocks, rebounding and field goal percentage (60.7). Amassed 117 blocks on the season, which tied the Gonzaga and WCC single-season records, both set by Brandon Clarke in 2018-19. His 13 double-doubles ranked 21 in the country. Led Gonzaga (28-4) to a WCC Championship and earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, ultimately making its seventh-straight Sweet 16 appearance. Totaled 13 blocks in the NCAA Tournament, which ranks fourth in program history. Grabbed 17 rebounds against Georgia State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, which matched the record for most rebounds in a single tournament game in Gonzaga history. He finished that game with 19 points, five assists, two steals and a program record seven blocks. In addition to his list of awards, he was a finalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year and a Wooden Award National Finalist.

PERSONAL LIFE

Father, Dave, played collegiately at Minnesota as a 7-foot center. Dave has famously recorded all of Chet’s games with a personal camcorder since he was in the sixth grade.

Chet Holmgren