OKC Thunder Legacy Weekend Highlights Organization's Rich History

Despite being a new franchise, only playing in Bricktown since the 2008-09 season, the Oklahoma City Thunder have quickly become one of the most historic NBA franchises.

Since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976, the Thunder enjoyed the most successful first 15 seasons of any expansion or relocation team. The Thunder ranks first in wins per season, winning percentage, net rating, playoff series wins, Conference Finals appearances and tied for 1st in NBA Finals appearances, compared to the other 17 expansion or relocation teams.

Additionally, the Thunder ranks first with four First Team All-NBA players (nine total First Team All-NBA selections) when compared across the same timeline to those other 17 teams.

On Sunday, the Thunder clinched a 40-win season, tying themselves with the L.A. Clippers and Miami Heat for the most 40-win campaigns (12) in the NBA since the 2009-10 season. Since arriving in Oklahoma City, the organization has seen many future Hall of Famers pass the halls to help them collect these accolades.

Friday against the Washington Wizards marked the third annual "Legacy Weekend" for the Oklahoma City Thunder as they pay homage to their tradition-rich past. The organization invited back their former players, treating them to a game and a weekend of giving back to the community as well as celebrating their success.

Friday and Saturday, the Oklahoma City Thunder hosted its third annual Legacy Weekend, inviting former Thunder players back to enjoy a game, connect with each other and the community.

Friday, 16 former players including Thabo Sefolosha (2009-14), Nick Collison (2008-18), Johan… pic.twitter.com/eoI2jAxiId
— Rylan Stiles (@Rylan_Stiles) February 26, 2024

In attendance for the Oklahoma City Thunder on Legacy Weekend were the following:

Thabo Sefolosha (2009-14)
Nick Collison (2008-18)
Johan Petro (2008-09)
Nenad Krstić (2008-11)
Kyle Singler (2015-18)
Nazr Mohammed (2011-12)
Eric Maynor (2009-13)
DJ White (2008-11)
Steven Hill (2008-09)
Daequan Cook (2010-12)
Kyle Weaver (2008-10)
Morris Peterson (2010-11)
Mike Wilks (2008-09)
Lazar Hayward (2011-12)
Damien Wilkins (2008-09)
Desmond Mason (2008-09)

Along with them being introduced to the crowd during Friday's game, they were also present for the unveiling of the Thunder's "Legacy Wall," a wall in the Thunder locker room with the name and signature of every player to wear a Thunder uniform.

A lot of Thunder Legends in one video pic.twitter.com/aXZ1hIiWTo
— Rylan Stiles (@Rylan_Stiles) February 24, 2024

Every Thunder player over 16 seasons has added to the fabric of the organization and our community.

Today we unveil the Thunder Legacy Wall inside the locker room at Paycom Center. pic.twitter.com/gAIp2PzH5x
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) February 23, 2024

In addition to the game celebration, the Thunder Legacy Weekend attendees as well as current players Jaylin Williams and Cason Wallace, visited the Northeast Health and Wellness Center to lead a basketball clinic for seniors.

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