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Nickname: Thunder is a fitting moniker for the Oklahoma City franchise, not only as a reference to powerful storms in the area known as Tornado Alley. The Oklahoma City-based 45th Infantry Division carries Thunderbirds as its nickname, and that's a reference to the state's Native American heritage. Colors: Light Blue Orange Navy Blue Gold |
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Coach: Scott Brooks 2008/09- Arena: Ford Center 2008/09- |
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Historical Moments: 2008/09: Following Hurricane Katrina, the New Orleans Hornets needed a temporary home, while New Orleans recovered, Oklahoma City was chosen, as they had recently built a new arena the Ford Center. For two seasons the Hornets played a majority of their games in Oklahoma City. The year they returned full time to New Orleans, coincided with the continued arena troubles of the Seattle Supersonics, who were purchased by Oklahoma City Businessman Clay Bennett with the ultimate goal of moving the team. When Seattle did not agree to build a new arena, Bennett used it as an excuse to move the team to Oklahoma City. After a short legal battle, Bennett settled with the city of Seattle, leaving behind the old name and colors for a new team to use some day, while bringing Oklahoma City a team of their own, a team called the Thunder. |
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1st Season First Game Played October 29, 2008 |
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Address: 100 West Reno Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Phone: (405) 208-4667 Web: http://www.nba.com/thunder |
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Coaches: (2) P. J. Carlesimo 2008/09 Scott Brooks 2008/09-Present |
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Arenas: (1) Ford Center 2008/09-Present |
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NBA Champions: None NBA Finals: None Conference Finals: None Division Champions: None Playoff Appeaerences: None |
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Hall of Famers: None |
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All-Star Games Hosted: None All-Star Game MVP: None |
AWARDS Coach of the Year: None Most Improved Player: None Rookie of the Year: None 6th Man: None Deffensive Player of the Year: None NBA MVP: None |
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NBA Finals MVP: None |
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Best Season: 2008/09 (23-59 Worst Season: 2008/09 (23-59) |
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Odds and Ends: Cheerleaders: Thunder Girls Mascot: Rumble D-League Affliate: Tulsa 66ers |
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On the Air: Television: Fox Sports Oklahoma; KSBI (Channel 52) Radio: WWLS (98.1 FM): WWLS (640 AM) Broadcasters: Brian Davis and Grant Long-TV; Matt Pinto-Radio |
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from Chris Creamer's Sports Logos Page. Page created on November 27, 2008. Last updated on Febuary 18, 2009 at 1:00 am ET. Home |
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Retired Numbers: (6) 1 Gus Williams G 1977-80, 1981-84 10 Nate McMillan G 1986/87-1997/98 19 Lenny Wilkens G 1968/69-1971/72 24 Spencer Haywood F 1970-1975 32 Fred Brown G 1971/72-1983/84 43 Jack Sikma C 1977/78-1985/86 |