Who are the top 50 OKC Thunder players of all time? Here are Nos. 30-21.
The OKC Thunder won its first-ever NBA championship last season.
It's a long-awaited achievement for the franchise, which arrived in Oklahoma City in 2008 after it moved from Seattle. And while last season's OKC players were the ones who finally secured the title, plenty of others have left their own mark on Thunder basketball throughout the years.
A total of 160 players have suited up for OKC during the franchise's 17 seasons of existence, according to Stathead, and we're ranking the top 50.
Please note that this list only reflects time spent with OKC. And while there's no exact formula to determine these rankings, a factors such as statistics, impact and team success were considered when finalizing the order.
This list will be released via a five-part, weekly series. Now, let's continue with players in the 30-21 range:
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Top 50 OKC Thunder players of all time: Nos. 30-21
Stats consist of points (PTS), rebounds (REB), assists (AST), blocks (BLK), field goal percentage (FG), 3-point field-goal percentage (3FG) and where a player ranks in win shares (WS) throughout franchise history.
30. Dion Waiters (2015-16)
- Thunder averages: 10.9 PTS, 2.7 REB, 1.9 AST, 1 STL, 39.6% FG, 34.3% 3FG, 2.7 WS (48th)
- Games played: 125 (18 playoff games)
OKC added some scoring off the bench during the 2014-15 season when it acquired Dion Waiters in a three-team deal with Cleveland and New York. All it cost was Lance Thomas and a protected 2016 first-round pick, which turned into Furkan Korkmaz.
That was a small price to pay for Waiters, who helped OKC reach the 2016 Western Conference finals. He averaged 8.4 points throughout the playoffs on 37.5% shooting from deep, and he scored double-digit points in four straight games during the first and second round.
The Thunder brought in Victor Oladipo and Alex Abrines the following offseason, which made Waiters the odd man out. He then signed with Miami, ending his brief but successful time with OKC.
29. Derek Fisher (2012, 2013-14)
- Thunder averages: 5 PTS, 1.4 REB, 1.3 AST, 0.8 STL, 37.2% FG, 37.1% 3FG, 3.5 WS (42nd)
- Games played: 125 (50 playoff games)
After a short stint with Dallas, Derek Fisher returned to OKC during the 2012-13 season with the goal of winning his sixth championship. The then-38-year-old guard even chose jersey No. 6 as a reminder of that mission.
Fisher was a solid bench contributor for OKC, and he still delivered the occasional big-time bucket. But he never achieved his main goal while with the Thunder, which reached the 2012 NBA Finals, the 2013 Western Conference semifinals and the 2014 Western Conference finals.
Still, Fisher accomplished a different goal of being a mentor for OKC's young core. With decent stats, strong impact and great team success, he ranks 29th on this list.
28. Mike Muscala (2019-23, 2024)
- Thunder averages: 6.5 PTS, 2.9 REB, 0.7 AST, 0.4 BLK, 43.7% FG, 38.7% 3FG, 6.4 WS (31st)
- Games played: 184 (2 playoff games)
Mike Muscala only appeared in two playoff games throughout his time with OKC. He was there for the rebuilding days of Thunder basketball following the end of the Russell Westbrook era.
Wins were hard to come by back then, and the ever-changing starting lineup sometimes looked like it was out of a Key and Peele skit. But Muscala was a rare source of consistency off the bench. He was a reliable floor-spacing big man, and he helped OKC weather the storm during a transition period.
Muscala ranks top 30 throughout franchise history in points (29th) rebounds (30th), blocks (24th) and made 3-pointers (14th). When also factoring in his impact as a veteran leader, he deserves the 28th spot on this list despite the lack of team success.
27. Cason Wallace (2023-Present)
- Thunder averages: 7.5 PTS, 2.8 REB, 2 AST, 1.3 STL, 48.2% FG, 38.9% 3FG, 9.2 WS (22nd)
- Games played: 150 (33 playoff games)
Cason Wallace is a winner. The former 10th pick in the 2023 draft reached the Western Conference semifinals as a rookie, and he just won an NBA championship as a 21-year-old sophomore.
Wallace hasn't simply tagged along during OKC's takeover of the league. He has played plenty of meaningful minutes as a part-time starter who defends at a high level and thrives in transition.
Wallace already ranks 22nd in franchise history in win shares (9.2), and he should continue to climb that list. He'll surely climb this list throughout the next few seasons as well, but No. 27 is a good landing spot for now.
26. Isaiah Joe (2022-Present)
- Thunder averages: 9.3 PTS, 2.4 REB, 1.4 AST, 0.6 STL, 44.6% FG, 41.2% 3FG, 12.4 WS (18th)
- Games played: 225 (31 playoff games)
Isaiah Joe didn't get many opportunities throughout his first two seasons with Philadelphia. So when the 76ers waived him in October 2022, the former second-round pick searched for a team that'd give him a shot to prove he belonged in the NBA.
That team was OKC. Joe quickly cracked the rotation, and he has established himself as valuable role player throughout the past three seasons. The Thunder even rewarded him with a four-year, $48 million contract last summer.
Joe ranks sixth throughout franchise history in made 3-pointers (500) and third in 3-point percentage (41.2%) among players with at least 100 attempts. He undoubtedly belongs in the league, and he also belongs in this list.
25. Reggie Jackson (2011-15)
- Thunder averages: 9 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST, 0.7 STL, 43.1% FG, 28.8% 3FG, 10.5 WS (20th)
- Games played: 245 (30 playoff games)
When Westbrook suffered a knee injury during a 2013 first-round playoff series against Houston, Reggie Jackson stepped up. He averaged 15.5 points and 5.8 rebounds as a starter throughout the rest of OKC's run to the Western Conference semifinals.
Jackson then started in another 36 games the following regular season when Westbrook missed more time. He averaged of 13.1 points and 4.1 assists, and he also delivered some big-time playoff performances to help OKC reach the 2014 Western Conference finals.
Jackson was undoubtedly talented, but his reluctance to return to the bench once OKC was at full strength surely played a role in the team's decision to trade him to Detroit in February 2015. Still, Jackson's résumé is strong enough to secure the 25th spot on this list.
24. Kenrich Williams (2020-Present)
- Thunder averages: 6.8 PTS, 3.9 REB, 1.8 AST, 0.7 STL, 49.5% FG, 38.7% 3FG, 14 WS (15th)
- Games played: 306 (23 playoff games)
Kenny Hustle. It's one of the most well-known nicknames in OKC franchise history, and it perfectly describes Kenrich Williams.
The undrafted forward joined OKC as a throw-in piece in the 2020 trade that sent Steven Adams to New Orleans, but he has since become invaluable. Williams does all the little things such as making the extra pass, crashing the boards and defending a wide range of opponents. And, of course, he hustles.
Williams steps up every time his number is called, and he also contributes when it isn't. He's a vocal leader for his young Thunder teammates, who view him as "Unc," even though he's only 30. Williams has earned the respect of everyone within the organization, and he has also earned the 24th spot on this list.
23. Enes Kanter Freedom (2015-17)
- Thunder averages: 14.2 PTS, 8 REB, 0.7 AST, 0.5 BLK, 56.2% FG, 28.6% 3FG, 17.6 WS (11th)
- Games played: 180 (23 playoff games)
When OKC sent Jackson to Detroit as a part of a three-team deal, one of the players it received was Utah's Enes Kanter, who has since changed his name to Enes Kanter Freedom.
The former third overall pick in 2011 immediately became a fan favorite with the Thunder. He finished third in 2016 Sixth Man of the Year voting with averages of 12.7 points and 8.1 rebounds, and he joined Adams to form the beloved Stache Bros duo.
The biggest knock on Kanter's time with OKC is play in the postseason, where his poor defense made it difficult to stay on the floor. But the big man still ranks 11th in franchise history in win shares, and he ranks 23rd on this list.
22. Isaiah Hartenstein (2024-Present)
- Thunder averages: 11.2 PTS, 10.7 REB, 3.8 AST, 1.1 BLK, 58.1% FG, 0% 3FG, 6.8 WS (29th)
- Games played: 57 (23 playoff games)
Sam Presti traveled all the way to Eugene, Oregon, last summer to make a pitch to Isaiah Hartenstein. That's how much OKC prioritized landing the then-free-agent center, who ultimately agreed to a three-year, $87 million deal.
Hartenstein was undoubtedly worth the mileage and the money. He averaged career highs of 11.2 points and 10.7 rebounds this past season, and he proved to be one of the final pieces to the Thunder's championship puzzle.
Hartenstein has the fewest games played out of everyone in this range of the list. But he was a consistent starter on the best Thunder team in franchise history, which is good enough to secure the 22nd spot.
21. Andre Roberson (2013-20)
- Thunder averages: 4.6 PTS, 4 REB, 0.9 AST, 0.9 STL, 47.7% FG, 25.5% 3FG, 12.7 WS (17th)
- Games played: 302 (26 playoff games)
After being selected by Minnesota with the 26th overall pick in the 2013 draft, Andre Roberson was traded twice that night. But he ultimately landed with OKC, which saw potential in the 6-foot-7 forward.
Roberson quickly developed into one of the NBA's top defenders, and he even earned an All-Defensive second team selection in 2016-17. The Thunder posted a defensive rating of 106.3 that season when Roberson was on the floor, which would've ranked fifth in the league compared to its actual ranking of 10th.
Of course, Roberson was hindered by injuries and poor shooting. He played his last NBA game with Brooklyn in 2021 and is now with Zenit Saint Petersburg of the Russian VTB United League. But Roberson cemented himself as one of the best defenders in Thunder history, which is saying something.
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