10 Greatest OKC Thunder Players Of All Time

Accolades with Thunder: 2024-25 NBA Champion, 2024-25 Finals MVP, 2024-25 MVP, 3x All-Star, 3x All-NBA Team Selection, 2024-25 Scoring Champion

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has officially ascended to basketball royalty in Oklahoma City. The Thunder secured their first NBA title since moving to Oklahoma City (Seattle won in 1979) with a dominant 103-91 Game 7 win over the Pacers, and "Shai G" delivered a performance for the ages: 29 points and 12 assists to clinch Finals MVP. 

His historic season wasn’t just about Team Glory, it was a personal trifecta: leading the league in scoring (32.7 PPG), earning regular season MVP honors, and grabbing Finals MVP all in the same year, putting him in exclusive company with Shaq, Jordan, and Kareem.

Shai did what legendary figures, including Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden, could not do and that was deliver an NBA title. Time will tell if SGA can add more accolades to his resume because right now, he is on track to become one of the greatest players of his generation. 

2. Kevin Durant

Accolades with Thunder: NBA MVP (2013-14), 7x All-Star (2010-2016), 5× All-NBA First Team (2010–2014), 2× All-NBA Second Team (2015-16, 2016-17), 4× NBA Scoring Champion (2010-2012, 2014), Rookie of the Year (2007-08), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2007-08), All-Star Game MVP (2011-12)

Kevin Durant exploded into superstardom in Seattle/OKC, instantly dominating as a multi-dimensional scorer. He won Rookie of the Year, then eventually claimed four straight scoring titles. His 2014 MVP season remains one of the most unstoppable offensive campaigns ever: 32.0 PPG on remarkable efficiency (50.3% FG, 39.1% 3-PT FG, 87.3% FT).

Durant's silky shooting, size, and versatility defined the Thunder’s rise, making him their first true global superstar. After inspiring a Finals run in 2012, he continued racking up individual honors, All-NBA selections and All-Star appearances, and became the heart of one of the league’s most compelling title contenders. 

His departure in 2016 still stings, and Thunder fans won't spare any ill feelings for him, but no one galvanized the franchise more in its early OKC era. Still, Durant did not deliver an NBA championship for the franchise, and that is why he is second.

3. Russell Westbrook

Accolades with Thunder: NBA MVP (2016-17), 8x All-Star (2011-2013, 2015-2019), 2× All-NBA First Team (2015-16, 2016-17), 5× All-NBA Second Team (2011-13, 2015, 2018), All-NBA Third Team (2018-19), 2× Scoring Champion (2014-15, 2016-17), NBA Assists Leader (2017-18, 2018-19),2× NBA All-Star Game MVP (2014-15, 2015-16), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2008-09), NBA Community Assist Award (2014-15)

Russell Westbrook redefined the triple-double era in OKC. From his explosive breakout post-Durant to the unparalleled 2016-17 MVP season, where he averaged a triple-double (31.6 PPG, 10.7 RPG, 10.4 APG), Russ brought unfiltered energy and dark horse bravery every night. 

He wasn’t just a statistical phenom; he embodied OKC’s blue-collar spirit and was the backbone through an emotional rebuild once Kevin Durant left him high and dry to head to Golden State. Very few players in history are as loved by one franchise as Westbrook is in Oklahoma City.

His back-to-back scoring titles and All-Star MVPs underscored a competitive soul who refused complacency. Clashing and complementing KD, Russ powered the Thunder into relevance, even as the franchise evolved by trading him to the Houston Rockets before the 2019-20 season. 

4. Jalen Williams

Accolades with Thunder: 2024-25 NBA Champion, 2024-25 All-Star, NBA All-NBA Third Team (2024-25), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2024-25), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2022-23)

Jalen Williams might be the most elegant surprise on this list, considering how fast he has developed. A 2022 late-first-rounder, he seamlessly transformed into a two-way starter, industrial off-ball cutter, sharp-shooting initiator, and fearsome defender. 

His All-NBA and All-Defensive honors in 2025 make him the Thunder’s embodiment of modern team construction. He made his first All-Star campaign as well, posting 21.6 PPG, 5.3 RPG, and 5.1 APG and was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's esteemed second option throughout the playoffs.

That 40-point eruption in Game 5 of the Finals? A defining moment that made it clear Williams is the co-star the Thunder needed to win an NBA Title. Williams is both the grounding presence next to Shai and a glimpse of OKC’s immediate future, because he could crack the top two among all Thunder players one day.

5. Serge Ibaka

Accolades with Thunder: 3x NBA All-Defensive First Team (2012-2014), NBA Blocks Leader (2011-12, 2012-13)

Don’t let the big smile fool you, Serge Ibaka was a force in the paint. The "Iblaka" era brought elite rim protection, two straight blocks crowns, and three All-Defensive First Team nods. He was OKC’s defensive foundation, altering shots and anchoring their identity when Westbrook was still developing. 

His mobility and shot-blocking weren’t just flashy; they changed the floor. Ibaka often showcased a soft offensive touch, but his real legacy lies in instilling defensive toughness. He remains OKC’s all-time blocks leader and a symbol of their championship DNA, and was the third option behind Durant and Westbrook during their 2012 Finals run. 

6. Paul George

Accolades with Thunder: 2x All-Star, All-NBA First Team (2018-19), All-NBA Third Team (2017-18), All-Defensive First Team (2018-19), NBA Steals Leader (2018-19)

Paul George's tenure in OKC was a short-but-sweet blaze of brilliance. Acquired in 2017, he offered scoring, lockdown D, and championship ambition. His 2019 All-NBA First Team season proved he was more than just a sidekick; he was a two-way force. 

That season also saw him lead the league in steals, proof that he could dominate on both ends. He also finished third in MVP voting, third in Defensive Player of the Year voting, and made All-NBA First Team and All-Defensive First Team.

He brought star power and hope over two seasons, and while dreams of Finals glory never materialized in OKC, his high-level play helped maintain legitimacy during the post-Westbrook rebuilding phase. His mid-career trade reshuffled draft picks that led to acquiring Shai, Jalen, and Chet, so his impact echoes well into the franchise’s future.

7. James Harden

Accolades with Thunder: NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2011-12), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2009-10)

James Harden, the beard-wearing spark plug who didn’t arrive as a starter, but rewrote his destiny off the bench. In 2012, he earned Sixth Man of the Year (16.8 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 3.7 APG) for his flair and efficiency, converting to a starter and helping propel OKC to the 2012 Finals. 

He was a dynamic playmaker whose growth would eventually usher in MVP seasons and superteam status, though those would come after departing OKC in 2012. Still, Harden's early flashes of wizardry and clutch shooting helped deepen the Thunder’s title runs, and his breakout signaled OKC’s keen eye for developing elite talent.

8. Luguentz Dort

Accolades with Thunder: 2024-25 NBA Champion, NBA All-Defensive First Team (2024–25)

Here’s where the narrative turns gritty. Luguentz Dort is the blue-collar burner who guards your best scorer and doesn’t flinch. Undrafted, yet he transformed into the ultimate "30-minute glue guy", a franchise defender with offensive flashes. 

His All-Defensive First Team nod in 2025 puts him in elite company, and while his stats aren’t flashy, his impact is, just ask anyone whose career-spanning star he’s locked up. He represents the Thunder’s soul: relentless, self-sacrificing, and foundational. 

He may never light it up like others (career 12.2 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 1.0 SPG on 36.0% 3-PT FG), but the identity he brings is priceless, and Dort played an invaluable part in the championship banner that was erected this season. 

9. Chet Holmgren

Accolades with Thunder: 2024-25 NBA Champion, NBA All-Rookie First Team (2023–24)

Still in early stages, but a bold future awaits. The No. 2 overall pick in 2022, Chet Holmgren, became a Rookie First Team pick in 2024 after showcasing his dreamy shot-blocking and perimeter scoring in limited games, signaling a generational two-way player. 

He posted 16.5 PPG, 7.9 RPG, and 2.3 BPG in his rookie campaign and averaged 15.0 PPG, 8.0 RPG, and 2.2 BPG in 2024-25. Holmgren was also arguably the third-most important player behind the 2025 championship success. 

As the linchpin of OKC’s celebrated 2022 haul (which also included Jalen), the organization clearly views him as a foundational pillar, and they were 100% right. His trajectory suggests top-10 becomes top-3 soon, just in time if he adds more individual accolades with the Thunder franchise. 

10. Steven Adams

Accolades with Thunder: NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2013-14)

Steven Adams was the brawny heart of the late Durant-Westbrook era. A rugged, steady presence in the paint, he brought toughness and team-first grit. Not flashy, but consistently anchored the defense, hauled boards, and spearheaded OKC’s bruising identity.

His membership in the franchise’s top all-time rebounders (7th) and shot blockers (5th) shows how vital he was. He may not own big awards, but his intangibles echo in thunderous homecourt atmospheres to this day.