Last Updated on February 4, 2025 by Mat Diekhake

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