This is it. When Kevin Durant announced his decision to spurn the Thunder for the Golden State Warriors, fans in Oklahoma City were already circling the date on their calendar.
Fans could have gotten over Kevin Durant leaving. But it's how he left and who went to that twisted hearts in Oklahoma City.
Some players are trying to downplay the significance of this game. The truth is this is the most important game in the last four years for the Thunder.
Russell Westbrook's epic signing saved a city from turmoil and instantly turned him into the most loved sports player in the state.
Durant sent a text to Westbrook to tell him of his decision. Russell handled the situation in perfect fashion, shutting his phone and asking assistant general manager Troy Weaver, "What's Next?"
Oklahomans value trust, honesty, family, all things Westbrook preached at his signing ceremony.
Unlike the other two games against the Warriors, this time around Westbrook has a whole state cheering him on until the last second.
This game means everything to the state of Oklahoma and quite frankly this Thunder team. Oklahoma City badly wants this game and no one wants it more than Westbrook.
This whole Thunder team is going to be full of energy knowing that this is not your normal sports game.
Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook are going to be in Chesapeake Energy Arena together tonight and while previously there was dispute amongst fans about the duo, there is no doubt whose name they will be chanting tonight.
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