Chet Holmgren

American basketball player, NBA rookie

Chet Holmgren - American basketball player, NBA rookie
Born

May 1st, 2002
22 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in 2002, this individual played college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, showcasing exceptional skills as a center. In 2022, declared for the NBA Draft and was selected second overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Known for unique versatility on the court, combining height with agility, this player drew notable attention leading up to the draft. Unfortunately, an injury sidelined participation in the entire 2022-2023 NBA season. Following recovery, anticipation grew for his debut season in the NBA, and the player continued to be recognized for potential contributions to the Thunder's performance.

Played college basketball for Gonzaga

Selected second overall in the 2022 NBA Draft

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