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Clemente Almanza

Twitter reacts to OKC voting for new arena to keep OKC Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder will remain in OKC for future generations following Tuesday’s approval of a new arena vote.

71% of voters supported continuing the one-cent tax to pay $850 million for the new arena. Thunder ownership will pay for $50 million of the construction cost.

OKC’s long-term 15-year lease expired earlier this year, which resulted in the Thunder signing a short-term three-year lease that ends in 2026.

Once the new arena is completed, the Thunder will sign a 25-year lease, with it opening by the 2029-30 season at the latest.

As one can imagine, the reaction was euphoric for Thunder fans. Let’s look at some of the best reactions on X, formerly known as Twitter:

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