Best Oklahoma City Thunder Players of All Time

The Oklahoma City Thunder have existed for a little over a decade-and-a-half, but their fans have been spoiled with some great basketball during that time.

Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook grew up before their eyes. Who else has thrived in OKC following their move from Seattle, making them a relevant team in NBA betting?

Best Oklahoma City Thunder Players of All Time

1. Kevin Durant

No matter how tightly he was guarded or where he was shooting, Durant would still find a way to get a shot off with success.

Possessing elite driving and ball-handling skills for his size, Durant was also adept at cutting off the ball or being a catch-and-shoot specialist.

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KD led OKC to the NBA Finals in 2012 but fell to LeBron James and the Miami Heat.

The 2014 MVP earned six All-NBA Team selections and four scoring titles with the Thunder.

2. Russell Westbrook

With an elite motor and intensity like none other, Westbrook regularly broke the internet with his explosive dunks.

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Because of his relentlessness, “Brodie” became the first player to average a triple-double for an entire season since Oscar Robertson, doing it three different times while in OKC.

Robertson had the most triple-doubles in NBA history for over 47 years until Westbrook surpassed him in 2021.

The 2017 MVP earned eight All-NBA Team selections and two scoring titles with the Thunder.

3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on the fast track to becoming a perennial MVP candidate, as he currently has the Thunder competing for the best record in the league while averaging over 30 points per game and providing excellent defence.

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SGA’s footwork and ball-handling skills help make him one of the deadliest midrange shooters in the game today.

4. Paul George

Paul George’s time in OKC was brief, but he made an incredible impact, as he finished third in the MVP race in his second and final season, and finished in the top four of the Defensive Player of the Year race both years.

PG-13’s ability to shoot from distance and explosive drives to the rim made him one of the deadliest scorers in the league.

5. James Harden

James Harden began his career in OKC, as he won the Sixth Man of the Year Award before taking off with the Houston Rockets, where he won an MVP Award.

While many wonder what “The Beard” could’ve looked like next to KD and Russ while they were all at their peaks, Harden still provided a nice scoring punch off the bench for a team that got to the NBA Finals.

6. Serge Ibaka

Serge Ibaka provided some much-needed defence on a team that had plenty of offence, averaging as many as 3.7 blocks per game and earning three All-Defensive First Team selections.

Ibaka also had a solid midrange jumper and the ability to finish at the rim to complement the spacing KD and Russ provided.

7. Chet Holmgren

Possessing elite footwork, ball-handling, 3-point shooting, and shot-blocking skills, Chet Holmgren is well on his way to becoming one of the next superstars in the NBA.

Holmgren is currently giving Victor Wembanyama a run for his money for the Rookie of the Year Award, as he’s a huge reason why the Thunder are among the best teams in the league.