Slideshow · Viral
20 surprising facts about the Oklahoma City Thunder
From Hurricane Katrina's unexpected NBA audition and drafting three future MVPs in three straight summers to Sam Presti's historic draft-pick war chest and capturing the 2025 NBA Championship, here ar
6 hours ago
⏱8 Min Read◫21 Slides
Three drafted MVPs, 30+ trade picks, and the 2025 NBA title built OKC 
20. Hurricane Katrina Proved Oklahoma City Could Support An NBA Team 
19. The Franchise Shares Its Pre-2008 History With Seattle 
18. Fans Chose Thunder Over Barons, Bison, And Wind In A Poll - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
17. Their Mascot Rumble The Bison Was Born In A Lightning Storm 
16. A One-Cent Sales Tax Built Paycom Center Completely Debt-Free 
15. Fans Stand Until The Thunder Score Their First Basket Every Game 
14. Sam Presti Became An NBA General Manager At Just Thirty - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
13. Nick Collison Was The First Player To Have His OKC Jersey Retired 
12. They Are The Only Team To Draft Three MVPs In Three Straight Years 
11. They Jumped From 23 Wins To 50 Wins In Their Second OKC Season 
10. Kevin Durant Became The Youngest Scoring Champion In NBA History - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
9. Serge Ibaka Recorded An 11-Block Triple-Double In 2012 
8. Steven Adams Was The Youngest Of Eighteen Athletic Siblings 
7. Russell Westbrook Broke Oscar Robertson's Triple-Double Record 
6. The 2019 Paul George Trade Yielded The Greatest Haul In NBA History - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
5. Luguentz Dort Went From Undrafted Free Agent To Defensive Anchor 
4. They Lost By An NBA-Record 73 Points Just Two Years Before #1 Seed 
3. Chet Holmgren Missed All Of Year One Before Playing 82 Games 
2. They Became The Youngest Number-One Seed In NBA History In 2024 - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Led OKC To The 2025 NBA Championship - Advertisement🔥 UP NEXT IN THIS SERIES◫ 21 Slides
Not Only Titanic: The Most Incredible Shipwrecks Ever Discovered
For centuries, the ocean floor hid history's greatest maritime tragedies and sunken treasures. Ranked from #20 to #1, here are the most extraordinary shipwrecks ever discovered.
1 / 21
▼ Visual Countdown
Since arriving in Oklahoma City in 2008, the Thunder have become one of the NBA's most fascinating franchises—drafting three consecutive league MVPs, pulling off the greatest asset rebuild in sports history, and capturing the 2025 NBA Championship.
Swipe or tap ▶ to begin the countdown
©Wikimedia / Keith Allison
