OKC Thunder: Top-10 players in franchise history

2. Kevin Durant

That’s right.

May 26, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) looks on between plays against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter in game five of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports — May 26, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) looks on between plays against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter in game five of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

KD would be on top of this list if Russell didn’t announce the biggest contract extension in Oklahoma history. Durant was a demigod in Oklahoma from 2008-July 3rd of 2016. They loved him the way Cleveland loves LeBron.

Durant’s decision cannot take away from the immense impact that he has had on the city and state. Professional basketball would not be as popular in OKC if it weren’t for KD. Oklahoma City was home to the BEST BASKETBALL PLAYER IN THE WORLD in the 2013-2014 season, and they loved him for his generosity to the state.

He helped lead them to the NBA Finals in just his fifth season in the league. He was a scoring champion four times. He did everything we asked. And then he left for the team he couldn’t beat.

That’s why he will never be the greatest Thunder player ever.

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