DaRon Holmes

About

Basketball star best known for playing for the Denver Nuggets. In the 2024 NBA draft, he was selected with the 22nd overall pick by the Phoenix Suns but was immediately traded. In July 2024, he signed with the Nuggets. 

Before fame

He played college basketball for the Dayton Flyers at the University of Dayton.

Trivia

He was sidelined for the 2024-25 season after surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon. In October 2025, he made his professional debut. 

Family life

His parents are DaRon Sr. and Tomika Holmes. They both played basketball in high school. 

Associated with

His Denver Nuggets teammates include Hunter Tyson, Spencer Jones, Peyton Watson, and Aaron Gordon.