Why did the Oklahoma City Thunder winning the NBA title mean so much to our Weekend Plug-in columnist — just a casual fan? It’s simple: This is about much more than basketball, y’all.

The roster of the Oklahoma City Thunder showed up one by one as they made their entrances on stage at the Paycom Center. As the players walked on stage, some sported some distinct styles of ...

Jun 24, 2025; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) speaks to fans during the Champions Opening Ceremony for the parade inside the Paycom Center.

The Thunder had clinched the NBA title just minutes earlier at the Paycom Center, which sits diagonally across from the northeast corner of Scissortail Park where the shooting took place.

One gunshot victim was found in downtown Oklahoma City after the Thunder's NBA Finals victory over the Pacers, with police detaining one person following shots fired near Paycom Center.

The Oklahoma City Thunder secure their first-ever title in a dominant Game 7 win over the Indiana Pacers.

The Oklahoma City Thunder clutched out a win in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, marking its first championship in the organization's history.

The Omni Oklahoma City Hotel, which is across from the Paycom Center and is at the end of the parade route, was completely booked for the night before the parade.

The Oklahoma City Thunder completed its historical season with a 103-91 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals at Paycom Center, winning the title for the first time in franchise ...

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Fans cheered on the Oklahoma City Thunder from Loud City Live at Paycom Center during Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Thursday, June 19.