The Oklahoma City Thunder may not have the longest history compared to some NBA franchises, but they have produced and housed some legendary players. Here’s a breakdown of some of the greatest Thunder legends:

All-Time Oklahoma City Thunder Legends

🏆 Kevin Durant (2007–2016)

  • Position: Small Forward / Power Forward
  • Notable Achievements:
    • 2014 NBA MVP
    • 4× NBA Scoring Champion (2010–2012, 2014)
    • 7× NBA All-Star with OKC
    • Led OKC to the 2012 NBA Finals
    • Key player in making OKC a Western Conference powerhouse

🏆 Russell Westbrook (2008–2019)

  • Position: Point Guard
  • Notable Achievements:
    • 2017 NBA MVP
    • 2× Scoring Champion (2015, 2017)
    • 3× Assist Leader (2018, 2019, 2021)
    • 8× NBA All-Star with OKC
    • First player since Oscar Robertson to average a triple-double in a season (did it 3 times with OKC)

🏆 James Harden (2009–2012)

  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • Notable Achievements:
    • 2012 NBA Sixth Man of the Year
    • Key part of OKC’s Finals run in 2012
    • Became a superstar after leaving but was an essential part of the Thunder’s young core

🏆 Serge Ibaka (2009–2016)

  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • Notable Achievements:
    • 2× NBA Blocks Leader (2012, 2013)
    • Defensive anchor during OKC’s peak years
    • One of the best shot-blockers in Thunder history

🏆 Paul George (2017–2019)

  • Position: Small Forward
  • Notable Achievements:
    • 2019 NBA MVP Finalist
    • 2019 NBA All-Defensive First Team
    • Had his best statistical season with OKC before being traded

🏆 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2019–Present)

  • Position: Point Guard / Shooting Guard
  • Notable Achievements:
    • 2023 First-Team All-NBA
    • Has become the new face of the Thunder
    • Leading the next generation of OKC basketball

🏆 Nick Collison (2003–2018, Seattle SuperSonics / OKC Thunder)

  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • Notable Achievements:
    • OKC retired his jersey (#4)
    • Known as “Mr. Thunder” for his loyalty and leadership

🏆 Gary Payton (Seattle SuperSonics, 1990–2003) (Seattle Era, Before OKC Move)

  • Position: Point Guard
  • Notable Achievements:
    • 1996 Defensive Player of the Year
    • Seattle’s greatest player before the franchise moved to OKC

Honorable Mentions