
Head Coach Mark Daigneault was reportedly left speechless after hearing the announcement. “It’s surreal. KD is one of the greatest players to ever wear a Thunder jersey, and to have him back at this stage of his career means the world to this city, this team, and our fans,” Daigneault said.
Durant, who spent his first nine seasons with Oklahoma City, earning an MVP award in 2014 and leading the team to the 2012 NBA Finals, expressed excitement at the chance to finish what he started. “OKC was my beginning, my foundation. Coming back feels like home. I’m ready to help bring another championship to this city,” Durant said.
The move instantly shifts the balance of power in the NBA. Durant will now join forces with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams, forming a powerhouse roster that could dominate for years to come.
Thunder fans, many of whom still carry the memory of Durant’s departure to Golden State in 2016, have flooded social media with an outpouring of emotion—ranging from tears of joy to sheer disbelief.
With Durant back in Oklahoma City, the Thunder’s championship window is not just open—it’s wide.
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