ENID, Okla. — Candance Coonrod, manager of live production and game day experience for the Oklahoma City Thunder, discussed her experiences this championship season during a talk Monday, July 28, 2025.

“It was a really exciting season,” Coonrod said. “I had many unbelievable experiences this year with the Thunder and got to hold all the trophies.”

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