“Let the chaos begin” - NBA fans go crazy as Chet Holmgren arrives for his first NBA Finals appearance in a black hoodie and casual white pants

The Oklahoma City Thunder received a major boost after the team’s power forward, Chet Holmgren, was cleared for his appearance at Game 1 of the NBA Finals, following a severe injury in November 2024. Holmgren suffered a fractured right iliac (hip fracture), which led the player to miss 39 games in a row. Even though the debacle was just a recent incident, the player put up an impressive performance, and his arrival ahead of Game 1 in very casual attire has generated significant reactions from the fans.

Despite a challenging season, Chet Holmgren puts up an impressive playoff record for the 2024-25 season

Chet Holmgren’s playoff record has been quite satisfactory in the 2024-25 season despite the challenging circumstances. With an average of 30+ minutes per game, the player achieved an average stat of 15 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists. The 23-year-old player was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2022, and he has been playing for the team since then. What makes Game 1 more special for Holmgren is the fact that this is the first-ever NBA Finals appearance in the young athlete’s career.The player’s arrival at the stadium ahead of the game has generated a significant reaction from the fans owing to the player’s pre-game costume. Many believe that the outfit has been inspired by the team’s star player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Holmgren was seen draping a very casual attire ahead of the player’s big night

Reacting to the player’s attire and outfit, one of the users wrote, “sha giving him drip i see”

NBA fans did not hesitate to even go ahead and point out the player for his appearance in a fun way. A user wrote, “Can’t get pants that fit when you are 7’?”

A section of users even acknowledged the player’s first Finale appearance and wrote, “Chet pulled up like Slenderman with a jumper and playoff receipts. First Finals? Bro looks like he’s been preparing for this since middle school PE class domination. Let the chaos begin.”

Also read: Chet Holmgren's injury status for OKC Thunder vs Indiana Pacers NBA Finals Game 1 (June 5, 2025)As of this writing, Game 1 has entered the third quarter, with the Oklahoma City Thunder taking the lead over the Indiana Pacers (82-73). The lead is not much and the Pacers still have a chance to turn the game in their favor.