Since its founding in 2008, the Oklahoma City Thunder has established a reputation as a place of second chances. Players from all kinds of different backgrounds have come through OKC–an array of different circumstances, significant injuries, questionable reputations, or less than stellar play. But many of these players have had redemption stories in OKC, completing remaking themselves while playing for the Thunder. This is both a credit to the player for putting in the hard work, and also to the Thunder for having an excellent culture and environment, which encourages making the most of an opportunity to regroup, revise, improve, grow, and excel toward greatness.