by Jimmy Do | okcthunder.com
Since splashing the first coat of paint on the Police Athletic League’s court 10 years ago to rallying hearts and minds in the wake of the devastation of the 2013 Moore tornadoes, the Thunder built a legacy of bringing Oklahoma communities together.
Tuesday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the 20th court the Thunder built from scratch or renovated to celebrate 10 seasons of Thunder basketball.
Fueled by anticipation and drumroll, the fervent crowd launched a countdown chant of “3-2-1” matching the excitement of New Year’s Eve.
Whoops and cheers erupted once the oversized scissors swiftly clipped the ceremonial blue ribbon into a milestone.