In their current form, the Oklahoma City Thunder have only been in existence since 2008, but in that short time, they have had some incredible players pass through their doors. And prior to moving to Oklahoma, they were the Seattle SuperSonics.
Honorable Mentions
Nick Collison (2003-2018)
Nick Collison spent his entire career with the Thunder, playing 15 seasons in Oklahoma City. Although he never made an All-Star team, he was a key player on the team during their early years. He was known for his hustle, toughness, and leadership both on and off the court.
Dennis Schröder (2019-2020)
Dennis Schröder only spent one season with the Thunder, but he made a significant impact during that time. He averaged 18.9 points and 4.0 assists per game, earning him the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award in 2020.
The Top 10 Players in Oklahoma City Thunder history:
Jeff Green (2008-2011)
Jeff Green spent three seasons with the Thunder, averaging 15.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game. He was a key player on the team during their early years in Oklahoma City and helped lead them to their first playoff appearance in 2010.
Victor Oladipo (2016-2017)
Victor Oladipo only spent one season with the Thunder, but he made a significant impact during that time. He averaged 15.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game and was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team in 2017. Although he was traded to the Indiana Pacers in 2017, his performance during his lone season in Oklahoma City was enough to earn him a spot on this list.
Steven Adams (2013-2020)
Steven Adams spent seven seasons with the Thunder, averaging 9.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game. He was known for his physicality, toughness, and rebounding ability, and was a key player on the team during their playoff runs in 2016 and 2019.
Serge Ibaka (2009-2016)
Serge Ibaka spent seven seasons with the Thunder, averaging 12.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks per game. He was known for his shot-blocking ability and his ability to stretch the floor with his outside shooting. He helped lead the Thunder to the NBA Finals in 2012 and was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team three times during his time in Oklahoma City.
Chris Paul (2019-2021)
Chris Paul only spent two seasons with the Thunder, but he made a significant impact during that time. He averaged 17.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game in his first season with the team, leading them to the playoffs. He was named to the All-NBA Second Team and the NBA All-Defensive First Team in 2020.
James Harden (2009-2012)
James Harden spent three seasons with the Thunder, averaging 16.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. He was a key player on the team during their playoff runs in 2011 and 2012 and was named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2012.
Russell Westbrook (2008-2019)
Russell Westbrook spent 11 seasons with the Thunder, averaging 23.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 8.4 assists per game. He was a nine-time All-Star and won the NBA MVP award in 2017. He was known for his explosive athleticism, his ability to rack up triple-doubles, and his fiery competitiveness.
Kevin Durant (2008-2016)
Kevin Durant spent eight seasons with the Thunder, averaging 27.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. He was a seven-time All-Star and won the NBA MVP award in 2014. He led the league in scoring four times during his time in Oklahoma City and helped lead the team to the NBA Finals in 2012. Although he left the team to join the Golden State Warriors in 2016, he remains one of the greatest players in Thunder history.
Gary Payton (2003-2004)
Though, Payton played for the SuperSonics and not the Thunder, the Seattle SuperSonics are a part of Thunder history until Seattle gets a franchise of their own again. He averaged 18.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game as a Sonic and was a nine-time All-Star and won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award in 1996.
Ray Allen (2002-2003)
Allen averaged 23.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game and was a key player on the team during his time in Seattle. He was a ten-time All-Star and one of the greatest shooters in NBA history.
