Thunder players crack greatest players ever list

Brody Bitters

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If there is one thing that all NBA fans can agree on, it is that they can never agree. Whether it is debating who is the G.O.A.T. or which era was harder to play in, fans of the association will stop at nothing to make their opinions known.

 

With some time to spare before the NBA season gets underway, HoopsHype put out their 78 greatest NBA players ever list. This is the fourth straight year where they have updated their list since the release of the NBA75 list, and the Oklahoma City Thunder had their fair share of representatives.

 

Ranked 12th was Kevin Durant. Drafted in 2007, Durant played for the franchise from that year all the way up until 2016. During his time with the Thunder, he received Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player, and seven All-Star selections.

 

At 28th was Chis Paul. During the 2019-20 season, he averaged almost 18 points and seven assists per game, while also becoming an All-Star.

 

38th was James Harden. Drafted in 2009, Harden received the 6th Man of the Year award and helped lead the Thunder to their first and only Finals appearance.

 

Last but not least, at 48th, was Russell Westbrook. Considered “Mr. Thunder”, Westbrook received the 2016-17 MVP award, averaged a triple-double for three straight seasons, made eight All-Star games, was a two time scoring champion, three time assist champion, and much more.

 

As HypeHoops continues to update their list, maybe more Thunder players like Shai and Chet will crack the list in the future.

 

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.