​SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – MAY 28: Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder warms up before Game Six of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Frost Bank Center on May 28, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) GettySAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – MAY 28: Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Six of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Frost Bank Center on May 28, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) GettyOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – MAY 26: Keldon Johnson #3 of the San Antonio Spurs and Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder battle for the ball during the fourth quarter in Game Five of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 26, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) GettyOklahoma City Thunder star Chet Holmgren has never been afraid to show some personality away from the basketball court. His latest viral moment had nothing to do with blocks, 3-pointers or Oklahoma City’s pursuit of another championship.GettySAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – MAY 28: Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Six of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Frost Bank Center on May 28, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
A quote attributed to Holmgren began circulating on social media Sunday night after NBA Central shared it with its massive audience. The post had already generated more than 150,000 views within its first hour, giving NBA fans another glimpse into the unique personality of one of Oklahoma City’s cornerstone players.“You don’t wear a watch to tell the time, you wear a watch to tell people that your time is valuable,” Holmgren said, according to the viral post.The quote certainly sounds on-brand for a player who has previously made his interest in watches public. Holmgren showcased part of his collection during a 2024 appearance on GQ’s “10 Essentials,” calling himself a “huge Rolex guy” and explaining that he particularly enjoys Rolex Daytonas.Chet Holmgren Has Made Watches Part of His PersonalityHolmgren’s collection was hardly an afterthought during that GQ appearance. He showed off multiple watches, including r