Nine Thunder players named as probable members to Hall of Fame

Brody Bitters

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When it comes to the Oklahoma City Thunder, they are one of the newest franchises in the National Basketball Association. Originally the Seattle Supersonics, the Thunder became a team back in 2008, and despite being such a young franchise, they have had numerous stars and legends come their way.

In a recent poll conducted by 'Basketball Reference', they ranked the top 50 players and their respective probabilities of making the Hall of Fame, and nine players who played for the Thunder made the list. Here are those players:

2. Kevin Durant - 100%

Drafted in 2007, Kevin Durant is one of the most unique and talented scorers the league has ever seen. During his time with the Thunder, he was a seven-time all star and the 2013-14 MVP.

3. Chris Paul - 100%

Although CP3 only played for one season with OKC, his impact was immense. During his 2019-20 season, the Thunder were given a 0.2 percent chance to make the playoffs, and with Paul leading the charge, the Thunder surpassed all expectations.

5. James Harden - 99.99%

Drafted in 2009 by the Thunder, Harden would go on to win Sixth Man of the Year in his final season with the team. As for the rest of his career, the 2017-18 MVP is one of the best shooting guards in league history.

6. Russell Westbrook - 99.93%

'Mr. Triple-Double' is arguably the greatest Thunder player of all time. Winning the MVP in 2016-17, Westbrook is an eight-time all star with the franchise where he averaged a triple-double for three straight seasons.

11. Paul George - 97.86%

PG13 may have hit his prime when he was with the Thunder. In his final season, George placed third in MVP and DPOY voting, averaging 28 points, four assists, and seven rebounds.

25. Al Horford - 23.78%

The reigning NBA champion played for the Thunder during the 2020-21 season where his veteran presence helped mold the current young stars OKC has today.

31. Domantas Sabonis - 6.69%

Drafted by the Thunder in 2016, while Sabonis did not see much playing time, he has blossomed into a top center in the league with the Sacramento Kings.

46. Victor Olapido - 0.56%

Although Oladipo's career in the latter half has been shortened by injuries, he was a big piece in helping the 2016-17 Thunder, putting up 16 points, three assists, and four boards.

49. Gordon Hayward - 0.27%

Hayward spent his final season in the NBA as a member of the Thunder as a veteran piece to help the current young squad. While he was never truly the same after the Boston injury, at his peak with the Utah Jazz, he was a top forward in the league.

 

 

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Brody Bitters

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Brody Bitters is a graduate from Butler University, where he studied Sports Media and Strategic Communications for four years. Brody previously worked as a sports reporter in Zanesville, Ohio, where he covered all things athletics from high school football, baseball, and track & field to the NBA, NFL, and MLB. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Brody played basketball, football, and soccer and is a diehard Buckeye. Moreover, Brody is a massive fan of the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Broncos, which appear random on paper, but have very specific and unique backstories.