Since relocating to the Sooner State back in 2008 and establishing themselves as the OKC Thunder, an exciting number of both current and future Hall of Fame talents have graced the blue, orange, and yellow threads.
From recent entrants like Carmelo Anthony to sure-fire, first-ballot inductees once they're eligible, like Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City's lore is chock full of some of the finest players who have ever played the sport.
And while most of these Hall of Famers were star players in the association during their careers, this summer, it appears that one of the club's former sixth-man savants, Dennis Schroder, may have surprisingly found a way to guarantee he'll be receiving the illustrious Naismith Orange jacket following the conclusion of his playing days.
Ex-Thunder guard Dennis Schroder a serious Hall of Fame candidate
Though perhaps best known in the states as a career role player and as an epic Sixth Man of the Year snub during his two-season stint with the Thunder (2018-2020), on the international stage, while playing for his home country of Germany, Schroder has successfully established himself as something of a legend.
Boasting one of the most impressive global careers in recent memory, the point guard's resume consists of, but is not limited to, a Bronze medal during the 2022 EuroBasket, a Gold Medal and an MVP win in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, a FIBA Olympics All-Star Five team selection in 2024, and, now in 2025, a Gold Medal and an MVP win in the latest FIBA EuroBasket tournament.
The cherry on top is Schroder's impressive all-around averages of 19.6 points, 7.8 assists, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.3 steals while shooting 46.3 percent from the floor and 36.5 percent from deep since 2019 in international play.
While many may generally associate the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame with NBA players and personnel, in actuality, one's career at the collegiate level and on the global stage are also included in an individual's candidacy.
These stipulations serve as a major reason why guys like Ralph Sampson and Drazen Petrovic were ultimately inducted.
Even before this summer's epic run, arguments were already being made that Schroder could be eligible for an entry himself.
Now, following Team Germany's 88-83 win over Turkey in last week's EuroBasket 2025 Final, and his subsequent MVP award win, people like ESPN's Tim Bontemps are convinced that the forgotten former Thunder stud will "definitely" have his name included in the Hall of Honor out in Springfield.