description Oklahoma City Thunder Overview
The Oklahoma City Thunder is a professional basketball team based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and a member of the Western Conference Northwest Division in the National Basketball Association. The franchise was originally founded as the Seattle SuperSonics in 1967 before relocating to its current city in 2008. The organization has a history of notable success in its new market, including multiple appearances in the Western Conference Finals and a trip to the NBA Finals in 2012. The Thunder plays its home games at the Paycom Center, serving a wide fan base across the central United States.
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Who were the Oklahoma City Thunder before they moved to Oklahoma?
The franchise began as the Seattle SuperSonics in 1967. It relocated to Oklahoma City in 2008 and became the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Which NBA division do the Oklahoma City Thunder play in?
The Thunder compete in the Western Conference's Northwest Division. Their division rivals include the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Portland Trail Blazers, and Utah Jazz.
Where do the Oklahoma City Thunder play home games?
The team plays home games at Paycom Center in downtown Oklahoma City. The arena was previously known as Chesapeake Energy Arena.
What major title has the Oklahoma City franchise won?
The franchise won the NBA championship in 1979 as the Seattle SuperSonics. The Oklahoma City-era Thunder reached the NBA Finals in 2012 but lost to the Miami Heat.
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