The Oklahoma City Thunder (and the Seattle Supersonics before them) have 52 jersey numbers worn by the players who have suited up for the franchise since its founding at the start of the 1967-68 season. To commemorate the players who wore those numbers, Thunder Wire is covering the entire history of jersey numbers and the players who sported them since the founding of the team.
And while those Supersonics jerseys may not remain part of the franchise history should a new team be established in Seattle as was the case with the return of the Charlotte Hornets, they are part of the Thunder’s history today.
Without further ado, let’s get into the next of those jersey numbers in our series.
And for today’s article, we will continue with the first of two people to wear the No. 77, OKC big man alum Joffrey Lauvergne. After starting his pro career abroad, Lauvergne was picked up with the 55th overall selection of the 2013 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Mulhouse, France native would play the first two seasons of his NBA career with the Denver Nuggets instead, however, after a draft night deal. Dealt to OKC in 2016, His stay with the team would span just 50 games before he was dealt to the Chicago Bulls in 2017.
During his time suiting up for the Thunder, Lauvergne wore only jersey No. 77 and put up 5.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game.
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.