Chet Holmgren Reflects on All-Star Break, Rounding Into Form

The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen Chet Holmgren get his swagger back when returing from injury. The OKC Thunder rising star discussed how the All-Star Break helped him.

Feb 21, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren warms up before the game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images / Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Chet Holmgren returned to the hardwood on Feb. 7 against the Toronto Raptors after sustaining a hip fracture on Nov. 10 against the Golden State Warriors. His return earlier this month came faster than any - including the Thunder's timeline expected - getting him the benefit of three games prior to the week long All-Star Break to continue to work back into form.

Holmgren turned in his best game on Friday against the Utah Jazz after this week break where he said in the postgame interview with sideline reporter Nick Gallo, he feels he is "Gallo, I feel like I am getting a little bit of my swag back."

❝1 through 17, we got dudes who can go out there and get it done.❞@ChetHolmgren checks in with @NickAGallo postgame 🎤 pic.twitter.com/XPj2GTF2GN

— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) February 22, 2025

It is easy to feel that way after a 20 point, seven rebound, one assist and three block outing. Though, Holmgren's success went beyond just the box score. His movements on the floor were the most fluid they have been since he returned and his chemistry with front court mate Isaiah Hartenstein continues to grow.

Though, Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder, understand this will be a process to get back into form. The Rising Star mentioned how he spent the All-Star break contributed to his night in Utah.

“I came back down and I got three really good days of workouts in, and I was able to continue to work on my game, my conditioning, my body in the weight room. I felt like I didn't deserve a full All-Star break because I didn't play 50 something games leading into it. I'm not fully where I want to be. I don't think I ever will be, really, but I felt like ASB was a good opportunity for me to work towards that," Holmgren said.

Chet Holmgren on his ASB after a quick visit with family: “I came back down and I got three really good days of workouts in, and I was able to continue to work on my game, my conditioning, my body in the weight room. I felt like I didn't deserve a full All-Star break because I…

— Joel Lorenzi (@jxlorenzi) February 22, 2025

Up next, Holmgren and the Thunder see a back-to-back set with the Minnesota Timberwolves starting on Sunday in Minnesota before the two teams face off again on Monday in Oklahoma City.

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