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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Cliff Brunt

From tragedy to triumph, the Thunder and their fans bond and put Oklahoma City on the world stage

Thunder Oklahoma Standard Basketball - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Isaiah Hartenstein never expected a museum visit to be life-altering.

Before the 7-foot center even signed his free agent contract with Oklahoma City two years ago, Thunder general manager Sam Presti told him onboarding would include a trip to the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum, the site where 168 people were killed on April 19, 1995.

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