Count Isaiah Hartenstein as another Thunder player who recalls their Round 2 series win over the Denver Nuggets as their toughest test. It went the distance as OKC blew out Denver in a decisive Game 7. The back-and-forth classic saw the eventual NBA champion fall behind twice in the series before getting the win.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA champions, and it seems the players are still reveling in that in the form of award shows and press tours. One of those players is Isaiah Hartenstein, Oklahoma City’s starting center acquired last offseason,

“Thunder.” And at that moment, hundreds in the room and who knows how many more watching broadcast streams elsewhere saw what Oklahoma City’s new downtown arena will look like. A glass façade. A circular shape. A rich interior. A magnificent building.

Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, and Jaylin Williams were all key contributors. Now, Presti has added 2025 first-round pick Thomas Sorber, a promising two-way center, to prepare for a potential Hartenstein exit after 2026.

Paycom Center is scheduled to remain the name of the current building until it closes, which would include three more Thunder seasons.

The Thunder are now back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012 and now await the winners of the Eastern Conference, with the Indiana Pacers holding a 3-1 advantage over the New York Knicks.

The Oklahoma City Thunder won the 2024-25 NBA Championship and forward Jalen Williams was a big part of it. Williams showcased a versatile two-way game as he dazzled on both offense and defense, from beyond the three-point arc to inside the paint.

The Oklahoma City Thunder rookie now has a full NBA Summer League under his belt. Now, it's onto his first regular season.