Chet Holmgren is a professional basketball player who plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA. Born on May 1, 2002, Holmgren plays as a center for the Thunder.
Holmgren went to Minnehaha Academy for high school, where he showed tremendous potential and skill for his size. He earned a starting role and helped lead Minnehaha to back-to-back state championships in his sophomore and junior seasons.
Rated a consensus five-star recruit, Holmgren committed to Gonzaga University ahead of his senior season in 2021. He made an immediate impact as a freshman at Gonzaga in 2021-2022, providing stellar two-way play. He averaged 14.1 points, 9.9 rebounds and 3.7 blocks per game.
Chet Holmgren was drafted with the second overall pick by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2022 NBA Draft. But unfortunately for Holmgren, he had to miss the entire 2022/23 season due to Lisfranc injury.
However, he has made a full recovery now. So far in 16 games in the 2023/24 NBA season, Holmgren is averaging 18.1 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.
Chet Holmgren Vertical
One of the most impressive athletic attributes of Chet Holmgren is his explosive leaping ability. At 7 feet 1 inch tall and a 7 foot 6 inch wingspan, Holmgren’s vertical measures around 27 inches prior to being drafted.
This is an exceptionally high mark for a big man of his size. A typical NBA center or power forward has an average vertical of between 24 and 25 inches. For Holmgren to jump 27 inches without any professional-level strength and conditioning training already ranks him in the top 10% of leapers in the NBA.
His elite jumping skills, combined with his height and absurd length, make Holmgren a dominant presence on both ends of the court. In just his third NBA game, Holmgren recorded seven blocks against the Cleveland Cavaliers, setting a new franchise rookie record for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Though OKC lost that game, Holmgren's unique physique and leaping ability make him a problem for any opponent looking to score at the rim.
FAQs
A. Born on May 1, 2002, Chet Holmgren is 20 years old as of November 2023.
A. According to various online sources, the net worth of Chet Holmgren is estimated at around $4 million as of 2023.
A. Dave Holmgren is the father and Sarah Harris is the mother of Chet Holmgren.
A. The wingspan of Chet Holmgren is 7 feet 6 inches.
A. Chet Holmgren plays as a power forward/center for the Thunder.
