Oklahoma City Thunder are a professional basketball team competing in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference. Based in Oklahoma City, they play their home games at Paycom Center.
The Oklahoma City Thunder, originally founded as the Seattle SuperSonics in 1967, has built an impressive legacy in both cities. Here are their key achievements and records:
Major Achievements
- NBA Championship (1979 as Seattle SuperSonics)
- Multiple MVP Awards:
- Kevin Durant (2014)
- Russell Westbrook (2017)
- Notable Individual Accolades:
- Sixth Man of the Year: James Harden (2012)
- Coach of the Year: Scott Brooks (2010), Mark Daigneault (2024)
- Community Assist Award: Russell Westbrook (2015)
Franchise Records
Single Game High Scores:
- Russell Westbrook: 58 points (vs Portland Trail Blazers, March 8, 2017)
- Russell Westbrook: 57 points (vs Orlando Magic, March 29, 2017)
- Kevin Durant: 54 points (vs Golden State Warriors, January 17, 2014)
Career Statistical Leaders:
- Minutes Played: Russell Westbrook (28,330)
- Rebounds: Russell Westbrook (5,760)
- Assists: Russell Westbrook (6,897)
- Steals: Russell Westbrook (1,442)
- Blocks: Serge Ibaka (1,300)
- Three-Pointers Made: Kevin Durant (1,084)
Notable Team Accomplishments
- Multiple All-NBA First Team Selections:
- Kevin Durant (2010-2014)
- Russell Westbrook (2016, 2017)
- Paul George (2019)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2023)
- All-Star Game MVPs:
- Kevin Durant (2012)
- Russell Westbrook (2015, 2016)
Retired Numbers
The franchise maintains several retired jersey numbers from their Seattle era, honoring the legacy of both cities.