Best moments of 2021 for the OKC Thunder

OKC Thunder guard Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrates after a three-point basket in the fourth quarter against the Lakers: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
OKC Thunder guard Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrates after a three-point basket in the fourth quarter against the Lakers: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
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Happy New Year, Oklahoma City Thunder fans! We are a week into the 2022 calendar year, and our winter breaks and time off work are coming to an end. Things are about to ramp up and get real. So, let’s take a look back at the 2021 year that was for the Oklahoma City Thunder on our last Friday before a new semester, a new period at work, or whatever you are dealing with in your life. Kick back, relax, grab some snaps, brew some coffee or hot chocolate, grab a blanket, and let’s enjoy this review of the year for the OKC Thunder.

Despite the team wrapping up their first calendar year in a rebuild, countless losses, bad lottery luck, dreaded debates within the fanbase about the direction of the team, and everything else that has happened with this organization, there have been a lot of bright spots for the team in the last 365 days.

Oklahoma City Thunder year in review 2021: The Best Moments

Be sure to let us know in the comments below, and on Twitter, what are your favorite moments from this season for the Oklahoma City Thunder? How would you re-rank our list? What moment was snubbed? What has happened in these first seven days of the new year that for sure will be on this list in 365 days?

From transactions, buzzer beaters, and ping pong balls, 2021 had it all for the Oklahoma City Thunder fanbase. How many times will Shai Gilgeous-Alexander appear on this list? How often can Lu Dort be called on? Will there be any surprises in the new few slides? Well, without further interruption, let’s get on with it! The best moments of the 2021 year for the Oklahoma City Thunder!