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Oklahoma City Thunder History
The Oklahoma City Thunder were originally founded as the Seattle SuperSonics in 1967. The SuperSonics relocated to Oklahoma City in 2008 after qualifying for the NBA playoffs 22 times, winning their division six times, advancing to three NBA Finals, and winning the NBA Championship in 1979.
The Thunder are now the only professional sports team in Oklahoma. After relocating to Oklahoma City, the Thunder qualified for their first playoffs in the 2009–10 season. During the 2010–11 season, they won their first division title and the following season they won their first Western Conference championship.
The 2011–12 season marked the team’s first appearance in the NBA Finals since 1996, but they have not yet won a championship since moving to Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma City Thunder's name comes from a reference to Oklahoma's location in Tornado Alley, and Oklahoma City being the home of the U.S. Army's 45th Infantry Division, which were known as the Thunderbirds.
The Thunder began their rebuilding process in 2019 after acquiring All-Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and drafting top prospects including Josh Giddey, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren. The new era Thunder qualified for the 2023 play-in game and won their first match-up, but ultimately did not advance to the playoffs after falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Oklahoma City Thunder Team Info
Conference: Western
Division: Northwest
Year Founded: 1967
Team Colors: Thunder Blue, Sunset, Yellow, Navy Blue
Team Rivals: Memphis Grizzlies, Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets
Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center
The Thunder have played in the same arena since Oklahoma City acquired the franchise in 2008, but it underwent several name changes before settling on Chesapeake Energy Arena in 2011. In 2021, its name was changed to Paycom Center.
But the volume and rowdiness of that college atmosphere has carried over into Thunder games, giving the metro's arena and fanbase the nickname "Loud City.” OKC has also taken to color blocking its crowd, giving different sections different colored shirts, a practice that has spread and become common among all teams in the NBA.
The Oklahoma City Thunder’ 2023–24 regular season kicks off in October at United Center in Chicago, Illinois when the Thunder face off against the Chicago Bulls. The Thunder host their home opener against the reigning NBA Champions Denver Nuggets on October 29. The Thunder play their final game of the regular season against Western Conference opponents the Dallas Mavericks. Here’s a list of key games to keep an eye on:
Tickets for the 2023–24 regular season can be purchased on Ticketmaster, the Official Ticket Marketplace of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have appeared in the NBA Finals four times: in 2012 as the Thunder and in 1978, 1979 and 1996 as the Seattle SuperSonics. They have never won an NBA Championship.
All 30 teams will participate in the Group Play stage of the NBA In-Season Tournament. Here’s a list of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Group West C matchups:
The Oklahoma City Thunder play at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The seating map for Paycom Center can be viewed here.
The process to buy them are pretty easy. Wish there was an option to share but not make it a hassle. Had some difficulties trying to share ticket. Overall great experience at the game. Scanned quick and easy.
Really enjoyed the game. It was my daughter’s first NBA game for the price we played. We definitely had a great deal.
We got a squad in OKC again. The atmosphere is back, the team is fun and getting better every day, couldn’t have a better group of guys repping our state…..Thunder UP
Awesome game experience with my son. Will definitely come back.
Being my first professional basketball game I was completely overwhelmed by this venue and my seats! I could not ask for a better experience- asides from the kiss cam not including me in the events. Seriously I could not have asked for a better experience than what I received!
Thunder was great! Arena was nice, clean and easy (close) parking. No problems with tickets! Good seats! It was great! I am ready to go again!
Great game thanks for coming to tulsa everyone had a blast and ate well
First time watching the Thunder at the BOK, and the family and I Loved it!!! Thank You BoK for the memories and hospitality…
It was super fun seen play our team ... my kiddos had an amazing time we had amazing sits
Amazing experience in our city. Wish we had a team in our city! Only reason I didnt give it 5* was the consession was a rip off. 4 bottles of water 22$! GOUGING TO ANOTHER LEVEL!
