Just what does Kevin Durant mean to Oklahoma City? When the OKC Thunder arrived here in the fall of the 2008 NBA Season, there was excitement. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook weren’t quite the household names we all know today. However, Oklahoma City embraced KD and Russ and became a true NBA city.
Housing the New Orleans Hornets in the wake of Hurricane Katrina during the 2005-2006 season, Oklahoma City got a sample of what the NBA could do for this city. The Hornets had superstar Chris Paul, Oklahoma State alum Desmond Mason and everyone’s favorite Cavalier J.