Thunder Fans Hear Kevin Durant Reveal ‘Crazy’ Detail About Team’s Early Years

The Oklahoma City Thunder built their early identity around a young group learning the NBA together. Kevin Durant remembers that connection extending beyond practices, games and the locker room. Sometimes, it meant walking through an unfamiliar city’s mall with several teammates, all wearing Thunder gear. Speaking with ESPN, Durant shared a memory that gives fans a glimpse into those formative years. Before Oklahoma City became an established contender, its players were developing relationships while representing a franchise still finding its place. His recollection captures how naturally those experiences overlapped.