OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City’s mayor on Wednesday gave the public a first look at the future Oklahoma City Thunder arena.
Speaking to an estimated 1,500 people at the city’s convention center, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt unveiled artist renderings of the slightly under $1 billion project, which is expected to be completed in time for the NBA team’s 2028-29 season.
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