OKC Thunder: Top-five memorable season openers

With the OKC Thunder officially tipping off their 11th season, here’s a walk down memory lane of the best opening nights throughout the years.

The past decade has been nothing short of a roller coaster for the OKC Thunder and their fans. From the controversial uprooting of the Seattle SuperSonics to the multiple deep playoff runs, every season tells a story. Unfortunately, all of those stories end in heartbreak for the OKC Thunder, but the journey has rallied the community and captured a fan base around the globe.

Opening night summons along a lot of emotions. It’s a new beginning filled with excitement and hope. The understanding that anything can happen, and with Russell Westbrook at the helm, it could always be OKC’s year to win it all.

Despite their eventual demise every year so far, Thunder fans have fond memories of the team during the regular season. OKC has a history of strong starts, and with the regular season now upon us, here’s a list of the OKC Thunder’s most memorable season openers.