Chet Holmgren must have felt like he was looking in a mirror when he saw the funny social media post about him this week.
An image went viral over the weekend of a man wearing black sitting on the shoulders of another man wearing black at what appeared to be a college party. Because of the camera angle from behind and because of the very similar attire of the two, the image made it seem like it was just one really tall guy at the party.
Chet Holmgren looks on
Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) runs down the court against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Social media promptly went into comedian mode and joked that it was actually just the Oklahoma City Thunder star Holmgren in that picture.
Honestly just thought it was Chet Holmgren at first π
β Tobin Archer Jr (@RealTobinArcher) March 30, 2025
I thought Chet Holmgren was at the function at first. This is diabolical
β Ulysses Bentleys Bentley π (@kajap1304721x) March 30, 2025
On Monday, the post drew the attention of Holmgren himself. βEven I thought this was me,β Holmgren wrote along with a laughing-face emoji.
There is certainly a real resemblance there. At 7-foot-1 and 208 pounds, Holmgren has a very tall and lanky build. He also has a pretty similar hairstyle to the guy who was riding on the top floor there.
That said, Holmgren, 22, is now a multi-millionaire who is starting down low for the best team in the NBA this season. Thus, he probably wonβt be hanging around very many college parties any more (and especially not as two people).
Holmgren did miss significant time earlier this season due a hip injury suffered on a brutal in-game fall. But now back on the court, he is slowly regaining his form (as well as his sense of humor).