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Chet Holmgren’s Dad, Dave, Goes Viral at the 2022 NBA Draft

Chet Holmgren’s dad, Dave, went viral throughout the 2021–22 college basketball season as he was known for bringing a video camcorder to every game he attended while his son played at Gonzaga.

Holmgren’s dad once again became a big topic on social media after Holmgren was selected No. 2 by the Thunder at the 2022 NBA draft on Thursday night.

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When the newly drafted Oklahoma City player went to hug his dad, fans first took notice of Dave’s hair, which was slicked back and in a ponytail. Combined with his suit, many people compared his look to a movie villain or, as Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer notes, a tech CEO.

Here’s some more Twitter reaction on Dave’s hair.

When the Holmgrens sat down with ESPN’s Monica McNutt after Chet’s selection, the network awarded Dave with a videographer award because of his work during the Gonzaga basketball season. 

So, will Thunder fans see Dave show up with a camcorder in Oklahoma City next season, too? It’s definitely possible.

For more Oklahoma City Thunder coverage, go to Inside The Thunder. 

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