OKC Thunder help veterans in 11th annual Holiday Assist
OKC Thunder’s Patrick Patterson and Hamidou Diallo handed out Thanksgiving dinners to veterans on Monday to in the 11th annual Holiday Assist.
It was a special day for the OKC Thunder on Monday, as Patrick Patterson and Hamidou Diallo helped give away over 400 Turkey to veterans and their families. The event was a part of the 11th annual Holiday Assist, which continues into December with Christmas festivities.
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Fans also pitched into the effort, donating canned goods for local food banks on various promotional nights at Chesapeake Energy Arena earlier this month. The Holiday Assist will continue with a Thanksgiving party on November 13, when the entire Thunder roster will make an appearance to meet and play games with kids in the community.
The Holiday Assist will pick back up in December with the ever-anticipated kids’ shopping spree. A fan favorite, local kids will get a chance to take Thunder players down the isles of toy stores and fill baskets with whatever catches their eyes.
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It’s certainly a busy time for the Thunder as they host various events throughout the holiday season while also trying to climb the ladder of a brutal Western Conference. Adversity continues to hit the team on the court, but they’re able to win off the court nonetheless.
The OKC Thunder is often thought of as having one of the most rabid fans in the league and a lot of that has to do with their special bond with the community. As one of the smallest markets in the league, the sense of family is strong.
Whether or not the Thunder are able to do the seemingly impossible by dethroning the Golden State Warriors remains up in the air. But, there’s no question the community has their back the entire way. And, judging by the players’ enthusiasm at these events, it’s safe to say the Thunder enjoy playing for them.