It happened.The moment we dreamed about, cheered for and never gave up on, Oklahoma City brought home an NBA title.From a team born out of hope and hard work to a championship that brought this entire city and state to its feet. The Thunder’s journey has been our journey – together.Their grit, resilience, unity and heart reflect who we are as Oklahomans.The championship parade wasn’t just a celebration of basketball. It was a celebration of us. The players made sure of that leaving their buses to be with the crowd.This wasn’t just about the trophy – it was about what this team meant to our community. Video Below: Thunder’s Sam Presti credits past leaders for having vision for OKCOne image said it all: the NBA Finals MVP in front of the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum, arms raised high.A symbol of victory framed by a place of remembrance, reminding us just how far this community has come.In that moment, joy and reverence met and the soul of Oklahoma City was on full display to the world. Video Below: Mayor David Holt calls Thunder championship parade ‘greatest single day in the city’s history’Our KOCO 5 team was proud to bring every moment of celebration and triumph. Those long hours, and live coverage, symbolic of our commitment to you, the city and this team.KOCO 5 Sports Director Bryan Keating got retrospective after the Thunder’s win.”I’m just a kid from OKC and I can’t believe it,”” Keating said.Me, too, Bryan. I’m just a kid from OKC who has held a season ticket since the Thunder arrived. Video Below: Fans witness history during OKC Thunder’s championship paradeWe didn’t just cover history; we were a part of it. We reminded the nation who we are.We are proud. We are united. And now, we are champions. Thank you for trusting us to bring you this team’s unbelievable story. Thunder Up!I’d like to hear from you, email me at editorials@koco.com.
It happened.
The moment we dreamed about, cheered for and never gave up on, Oklahoma City brought home an NBA title.
From a team born out of hope and hard work to a championship that brought this entire city and state to its feet.
The Thunder’s journey has been our journey – together.
Their grit, resilience, unity and heart reflect who we are as Oklahomans.
The championship parade wasn’t just a celebration of basketball. It was a celebration of us. The players made sure of that leaving their buses to be with the crowd.
This wasn’t just about the trophy – it was about what this team meant to our community.
Video Below: Thunder’s Sam Presti credits past leaders for having vision for OKC
One image said it all: the NBA Finals MVP in front of the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum, arms raised high.
A symbol of victory framed by a place of remembrance, reminding us just how far this community has come.
In that moment, joy and reverence met and the soul of Oklahoma City was on full display to the world.
Video Below: Mayor David Holt calls Thunder championship parade ‘greatest single day in the city’s history’
Our KOCO 5 team was proud to bring every moment of celebration and triumph. Those long hours, and live coverage, symbolic of our commitment to you, the city and this team.
KOCO 5 Sports Director Bryan Keating got retrospective after the Thunder’s win.
“I’m just a kid from OKC and I can’t believe it,”” Keating said.
Me, too, Bryan. I’m just a kid from OKC who has held a season ticket since the Thunder arrived.
Video Below: Fans witness history during OKC Thunder’s championship parade
We didn’t just cover history; we were a part of it. We reminded the nation who we are.
We are proud. We are united. And now, we are champions. Thank you for trusting us to bring you this team’s unbelievable story. Thunder Up!
I’d like to hear from you, email me at editorials@koco.com.