With the reported departures of Thunder champions Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe, it is most fitting to honor their legacy in Oklahoma City. These two gentlemen were key contributors to our 2025 NBA championship, our city’s first championship in a major league professional sport. Aaron and Isaiah will therefore always be a part of OKC’s history. On behalf of the people of Oklahoma City, we thank Aaron and Isaiah and we wish them all the best in their next chapter. I’ve included below the 2025 proclamations for “Aaron Wiggins Day” and “Isaiah Joe Day,” each of which provides a recap of their legacy.
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These two stuck with the Thunder through the rebuild and were vital to the championship run.
They represented OKC the right way every step of the journey, were great teammates, and are even better people.
We will miss you, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins. 🧡💙
Aaron Wiggins headed to Atlanta.
The man who saved basketball helped OKC win their first ever championship and delivered a title speech for the ages.
Wiggins will remain a Thunder legend.
He’s a good player and should get minutes with the Hawks. Wishing him all the best.
I wish for you a happy and thoughtful Juneteenth! We are proud that Juneteenth is a holiday in Oklahoma City. I encourage you to enjoy one of the festivals happening this weekend across OKC! #1OKC
Some cities and teams win so many titles that their fans just give each other a fist bump as the trophy is lifted. But not NYC and OKC.
There has been something poetic today watching a city celebrate the end of a 53-year drought a year after we celebrated our first title in our 136-year history.
For OKC, it was the greatest single day in our city’s history when half a million people (in a state of 4 million) came out and shared pure joy. It looks like New Yorkers will share similar memories.
If you’re feeling nostalgic…
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