With one of the worst records in the NBA during the 2008-2009 season, the Thunder weren't exactly one of the NBA's more exciting teams. Still, fans came to watch them in droves, and only ten other teams had higher attendance marks than the Thunder did last year.
Most of the source of any excitement in Oklahoma City, despite the team's struggles, has to do with Kevin Durant. Additionally, the Thunder are still the new team in town in Oklahoma City, so the idea of a major sports franchise there is till a gift to the city's residents. It's the first of its kind.
Having formerly been the Sonics in Seattle, the basketball lovers in Seattle are still mourning the loss of their Sonics, but they may have to wait a while before they'll get another NBA franchise. As for fans in Oklahoma City, they'll be happy to have their Thunder, good or bad.
In Oklahoma City, fans are happy because of the presence of Kevin Durant. This is a player with all of the tools to be a top-3 player in the league, and he's definitely headed down that path if his past two seasons are any indicator.
Durant will have to do the majority of the work this season like last for the Thunder to even compete in most games. Durant is still very young so hopefully his career won't be wasted on bad teams every single season.
Kevin Durant will lead the charge in Oklahoma City and should lead the team in multiple categories. Don't be surprised to see some 50+ point games out of him too. Additionally, much of the offense should run through him.
Then there are Russell Westbrook and Jeff Green, two very talented players in their own respects. They'll be of help for sure.
Don't be surprised to see Durant average over 25 points per game this season, and he may very well flirt with 30 points per game. He should easily be an All-Star this season and you never know - he might even win his team some games.
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