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Chet Holmgren High School Jersey Retirement

By Aaron Melling

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Multimedia | Video

Video by Aaron Melling: Coach Lance Johnson and Athletic Director Josh Thurow reminisce about the moments they shared with Chet Holmgren during his high school days.

Photos by Greta Christiansen: Chet Holmgren celebrates his jersey retirement with OKC Thunder teammates, his parents, and school officials.

Chet Holmgren receives a framed #34 Redhawks jersey from Minnehaha Athletic Director Josh Thurow on Jan. 19, 2024, when his high-school jersey was retired. Photo by Greta Christiansen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holmgren spoke briefly to the standing-room-only crowd, supported by his parents, Dave Holmgren and Sarah Harris. Photo by Greta Christiansen.

 

Holmgren is congratulated by Minnehaha’s president, the Rev. Dr. Donna Harris. Photo by Greta Christiansen.

Holmgren gets the support of his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates, who excited the crowd when they entered the arena during the 5 p.m. girls basketball game. A 7 p.m. boys game followed the ceremony. Photo by Greta Christiansen.

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