OKLAHOMA CITY — Chet Holmgren has offered a new explanation for why he wears a watch, and telling time appears to rank somewhere near the bottom of the list.
‘In today’s age, you don’t wear a watch to tell the time,’ Holmgren said. ‘You wear a watch to tell people that your time is valuable.’
The statement immediately raised several important questions, including what time it actually was.
Holmgren declined to clarify.
According to people familiar with the situation, the Thunder big man now views his watch less as a practical device and more as a small luxury billboard attached to his wrist.
The message is simple: time exists, but his costs more.
Teammates have reportedly adjusted accordingly. Conversations with Holmgren are now expected to be concise, efficient and preferably scheduled in advance.
One player was said to have approached him with a casual question before noticing the watch and immediately shortening it to ‘never mind.’
Holmgren’s philosophy also appears to solve one of modern society’s biggest problems: smartphones already tell the time perfectly well, leaving watches free to pursue more ambitious careers in status signaling.
Analysts say the development could reshape the entire accessory industry.
Luxury watches may no longer need to display hours or minutes at all. They could simply show a small message reading: ‘You probably can’t afford this conversation.’
For now, Holmgren remains committed to the philosophy.
The exact time remains unavailable.
