Oklahoma City is the Thunder
September 3, 2008 by James Edwards
Filed under Kevin Durant, NBA Basketball, Oklahoma-City-Thunder
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Kevin Durant gives a thumbs up to the Thunder
Now can they bring the Thunder?
They even have team colors.
Team chairman Clay Bennett said the team colors will be blue, red and orange — blue to coincide with the main color of Oklahoma’s state flag and red and orange to reflect the colors of the sunset.
Guess what? They have TV in Oklahoma City. Not much though.
Last season, the team had eight nationally televised games with Durant playing in his rookie campaign. However, after finishing a franchise-low 20-62 last season, it’s no surprise Oklahoma City isn’t playing many games in prime time this season.
This team will rely heavily on youth including Kevin Durant. Here is a look at their draft picks.
DRAFT PICKS:
Russell Westbrook, G, 6-3, UCLA — Defensive-minded combo guard who the Sonics hope will develop into a defensive stopper.
Serge Ibaka, F, 6-10, Republic of Congo — Talented but unpolished front-court player who the team will keep in Europe and continue to develop. Pick acquired from Phoenix.
D.J. White, F, 6-9, Indiana — A good rebounder who can shoot and play with his back to the basket. Gives the Sonics another scoring option inside. Acquired from Detroit by the Sonics trading their 32nd and 46th picks.
Devon Hardin, C, 6-11, California — A long, athletic player who can block shots and potentially develop into a defensive presence inside for the Sonics.
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