Hurricane Katrina struck the city of New Orleans and left everything in chaos. It has been a few years and still the place hasn’t recovered properly. In the unfortunate incident, the New Orleans’ basketball team was also left without a home court. Their court was destroyed and needed to be rebuilt. Till the time, the court was built again; New Orleans Hornets came to Oklahoma City and made the city their temporary home turf. The fans in Oklahoma gave them an unforgettable welcome. A new chapter in the basketball history of Oklahoma City was written.
The new era
Although the Hornets temporary moved sparked enormous interest of the local in the sport, it was a matter of time before they left. Fortunately for Oklahoma City, it wasn’t the end of story. Seattle Super Sonics came to Oklahoma and made it their home ground. As a result, Oklahoma City was awarded a franchise status from NBA. The Sonics changed their name to Oklahoma City Thunder. This move started commencement of a strong team.
The key members of the squad
Oklahoma City Thunder rests upon four major players. It is natural that the team is still blending in and mixing up. Since the team is new, they are still in the process of ‘construction’ and building understanding. For now, they have some players who take the charge and bring the whole team forward.
Kevin Durant is the superhero of this team. He makes for one of the best scorers in NBA. His height and athleticism make him almost impossible to guard. He is a quality player who impresses nearly every time he plays. Durant is a team player who inspires his team mates to do well. His contributions to Oklahoma City Thunder are enormous but he still has a long way to go.
Russell Westbrook is the ideal subordinate for Durant. The two combine admirably well to push other teams off their feet. Like Durant, Westbrook is a feared opponent and a sturdy competitor. Westbrook’s coach uses him to make plays. His abilities to dunk the ball make him a glorious player and a treat to watch.
James Harden is a potential super star for Oklahoma City Thunder. He is a hard working player who has made himself very important for the squad. Seemingly, he has a bright future ahead and a long way to go. Many experts have tipped him for greatness.
Serge Ibaka is a player constantly rising like Harden. He too has been admired and praised by many experts. He trains very hard and takes pains to improve his game on a constant basis. He has a still a lot of undiscovered potential in him. He is a potential future treat for Oklahoma City Thunder fans.
It wasn’t long ago that Thunder didn’t use to make it to the playoffs. Now they are winning their division titles. Last season they were beaten in the playoffs by eventual champions. There is a clear improvement. With players mentioned above and others the future looks bright for Oklahoma City Thunder.