Chet Holmgren Holds Summer Youth Camp

The Oklahoma City Thunder big man held a youth camp in Norman, Oklahoma to give back to the community.

May 11, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) warms up before game three of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports / Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

On Tuesday, Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren held a youth clinic for young Oklahoma hoopers ranging from first graders to eighth graders for a two-day event in Norman, Oklahoma. Held on the University of Oklahoma's campus, Holmgren had a jam-packed day giving back to the community.

From skills training to one-on-one matchups and live scrimmages, campers had a full day of non-stop basketball action with the NBA big man. Holmgren even went on a three-game losing streak against his campers during the one-on-one portion with buzzer-beating finishes highlighting the upset.

Chet Holmgren is on a 3 game losing streak now against his campers, an impressive showing — Holmgren only has one 3 game skid in his NBA career thus far.

Fun day pic.twitter.com/0mQZxfN5x2

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"These kids are a lot farther ahead than I was at this age, at these camps, but I have come a long way and they are going to, too. This is just another journey of life for them," Holmgren said cracking a smile in reflection of his time at youth camps and now holding his own.

This is the first camp that the 22-year-old has put on for the community but it is a responsibility he takes seriously to give back to the community.

"When I was hurt, the city did not shy away from supporting me, so I don't see any reason that I could stop supporting the community out here, especially everything they do for me. It is kinda on my shoulders to do something for them too, in return," Holmgren said adding "It is fun for me too!"

Holmgren is no stranger to community events already unveiling a public court in Oklahoma City and putting on a youth clinic in season for women during the 2023-24 campaign.

Chet Holmgren camper Ethan wins one on one on a buzzer beating 3. When asked why he didn’t foul up 3, Chet said he didn’t believe in Ethan’s jumper. Ethan admitted to not calling bank. pic.twitter.com/oA9y3mU1cq

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