It’s finally arrived. Almost four months after they won the 2025 NBA championship, the Oklahoma City Thunder held a pregame ceremony. Per tradition, they had the first game of the 2025-26 regular season on Opening Night.

The Thunder handed out their championship rings to Clay Bennett, Sam Presti, Mark Daigneault and the players. Afterward, they raised their championship banner. Emotions were at an all-time high as several former OKC players were also in the building.

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Afterward, the Thunder avoided spoiling their special night. They survived the Houston Rockets with a 125-124 double overtime win.

But tonight was about their championship celebration. So let’s look at some of the best photos from the ceremony:

Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander walks onto the court during the championship ring and banner ceremony before the start of their game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander walks onto the court during the championship ring and banner ceremony before the start of their game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looks at his championship ring during the ring ceremony before the start of their game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looks at his championship ring during the ring ceremony before the start of their game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder owner Clay Bennett shows off his championship ring during the ring ceremony at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder owner Clay Bennett shows off his championship ring during the ring ceremony at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22), guard Kenrich Williams (34) and guard Jalen Williams (8) celebrate after receiving their NBA Championship rings before a game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22), guard Kenrich Williams (34) and guard Jalen Williams (8) celebrate after receiving their NBA Championship rings before a game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti and owner Clay Bennett stand next to the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy during the ring ceremony before the start of a game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti and owner Clay Bennett stand next to the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy during the ring ceremony before the start of a game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder watch as their championship banner rises during the championship ring and banner ceremony before the start of their game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder watch as their championship banner rises during the championship ring and banner ceremony before the start of their game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; The backs of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s championship jackets before the start of a game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; The backs of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s championship jackets before the start of a game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander talks to fans during the championship ring ceremony before the start of their game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander talks to fans during the championship ring ceremony before the start of their game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - OCTOBER 21: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder receives his championship ring prior to the game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center on October 21, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images)

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – OCTOBER 21: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder receives his championship ring prior to the game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center on October 21, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images)

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - OCTOBER 21: Oklahoma City Thunder players pose with their rings in front of the championship banner prior to the game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center on October 21, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images)

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – OCTOBER 21: Oklahoma City Thunder players pose with their rings in front of the championship banner prior to the game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center on October 21, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images)

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - OCTOBER 21: Jaylin Williams #6 of the Oklahoma City Thunder receives his championship ring prior to the game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center on October 21, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images)

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – OCTOBER 21: Jaylin Williams #6 of the Oklahoma City Thunder receives his championship ring prior to the game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center on October 21, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images)

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - OCTOBER 21: Oklahoma City Thunder championship banner is raised prior to the game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center on October 21, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images)

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – OCTOBER 21: Oklahoma City Thunder championship banner is raised prior to the game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center on October 21, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images)

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - OCTOBER 21: Jaylin Williams #6 of the Oklahoma City Thunder holds his championship ring in the air prior to the game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center on October 21, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images)

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – OCTOBER 21: Jaylin Williams #6 of the Oklahoma City Thunder holds his championship ring in the air prior to the game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center on October 21, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images)

This article originally appeared on OKC Thunder Wire: Photos: The best images from Thunder’s 2025 NBA championship ceremony