Kevin Durant, Thunder tweet support for Oklahoma tornado victims

Kevin Durant tweeted a message of support for victims of tornadoes in Oklahoma. (Joe Murphy/Getty Images) An expansive, powerful tornado ripped through an

Kevin Durant tweeted a message of support for victims of tornadoes in Oklahoma. (Joe Murphy/Getty Images)

An expansive, powerful tornado ripped through an area near Oklahoma City on Monday, leaving at least 37 dead, according to The Associated Press. The tornado demolished the town of Moore and left its mark on the entire Oklahoma City area.

Monday's tornado prompted an immediate outpouring of support from the Oklahoma City Thunder and its biggest star, Kevin Durant, who tweeted a message of support for the victims.

Praying for the victims of the Tornadoes in OKC these last few days..Everybody stay safe!

— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) May 20, 2013

The Thunder also tweeted out a message urging prayers:

#PrayforOklahoma

— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) May 20, 2013