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<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUS LIVE FROM THE AIRPORT. CHANTELLE WITH THE STORY. THUNDER UP. AND FURTHER UP, ABBY. FANS WERE OUT HERE WAITING HOURS RIGHT HERE. THEY WERE A HUGE CROWD HERE. YOU SEE THE STAGE BEHIND ME WAITING ANXIOUSLY TO GREET THAT TEAM AS THEY GOT OFF THE RUNWAY TO CONTINUE THAT PLAYOFF ENERGY. THUNDER FANS BROUGHT OUT THEIR BROOMS AND THEIR ENERGY TO WILL ROGERS AIRPORT TUESDAY. WELCOMING THE TEAM BACK HOME AFTER THEY SWEPT THE PHOENIX SUNS. WE\u2019VE BEEN OUT HERE DURING THE LOWS AS WELL. WE\u2019VE BEEN OUT HERE DURING THE PLAYOFF LOSSES. WE\u2019VE BEEN OUT HERE DURING THE COLD WEATHER. 3:00 IN THE MORNING. WE\u2019VE BEEN OUT HERE STORMY WEATHER. I MEAN THIS IS OKLAHOMA. YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT\u2019S GOING TO HAPPEN. IT\u2019S ABOUT MORE THAN JUST A GAME. IT\u2019S ABOUT FAMILY AND TRADITION. I WAS A KID IN OKLAHOMA. WE DIDN\u2019T HAVE A PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM. MY SON HAS ONE, AND I WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT THEY STAY HERE FOR THE LONG TERM. AND THAT MEANS SUPPORTING THEM DAY IN, DAY OUT, WIN OR LOSE, NO MATTER WHAT. THUNDER. THUNDER IS NOT THE ONLY ONE STARTING THEM YOUNG EITHER. WHO\u2019S YOUR FAVORITE PLAYER? HEY, BABY. SCARLET RODE IN ON HER GRANDMA\u2019S SHOULDERS. SHE WATCHES HIM ON TV WHEN THEY\u2019RE ON THE ROAD. SHE IS. I MAKE ALL OF HER OUTFITS FOR THE GAMES. PROOF THAT EVEN THE SMALLEST FANS HAVE THE BIGGEST THUNDER. PRIDE. AND THEIR NEXT SERIES HASN\u2019T BEEN SET YET.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
Fans greet OKC Thunder at airport with brooms after sweeping Suns in playoffs<\/p>\n
Dozens of fans gathered at Will Rogers International Airport Tuesday to greet the Oklahoma City Thunder as they returned from Phoenix. <\/p>\n
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\t\tEditorial Standards \u24d8<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\tDozens of fans gathered at Will Rogers International Airport Tuesday to greet the Oklahoma City Thunder as they returned from Phoenix. Fans were outside the fence at the airport for hours waiting for the Thunder, anxious to show support and continue that winning playoff momentum. Thunder fans brought their brooms to celebrate the team sweeping the Phoenix Suns in four games. “We’ve been out here doing the lows, as well. We’ve been out here doing the playoff losses. We’ve been out here during that cold weather, early in the morning. We got here in stormy weather. I mean, this is Oklahoma. You never know what is going to happen,” Thunder Rob, a fan who was at the airport, said. >> Video Below: Community donates Thunder shirts to Moore 6th graders to help cheer on OKC\u2019s playoff runIt’s about more than just a game. It’s about family and tradition. “When I was a kid in Oklahoma, we didn’t have a professional sports team. My son has one, and I want to make sure that they stay here for the long term, and that means supporting them day in, day out, win or lose, no matter what. Thunder up!” Garret Havilan, also known as Thundor, said. >> Download the KOCO 5 App | Subscribe to KOCO 5\u2019s YouTube channel | Sign up for KOCO 5\u2019s Morning NewsletterThundor’s not the only one starting them young, either. Scarlett, a young fan, rode in on her grandmother’s shoulders. “She watched them on TV when they’re on the road. She’s got all different kinds of outfits for the game,” Christy Guinn, a Thunder fan, said. Scarlett proves that even the smallest fans have the biggest Thunder pride. “Go Thunder!” Guinn said. The Thunder now advance to the Western Conference Semifinals. They will face either the Los Angeles Lakers or the Houston Rockets. Top Headlines TIMELINE: Storms bring risk of hail and tornadoes to parts of Oklahoma 911 dispatcher helps her own family escape from highway fire Federal law enforcement conducts raids on businesses in Minnesota fraud investigation Teen shoots 17-year-old while attempting to steal his sweatshirt in Wewoka, OSBI says Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31 and Thunder outlast Suns 131-122 to cap a 4-game sweep\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\tOKLAHOMA CITY \u2014 \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Dozens of fans gathered at Will Rogers International Airport Tuesday to greet the Oklahoma City Thunder as they returned from Phoenix. <\/p>\n Fans were outside the fence at the airport for hours waiting for the Thunder, anxious to show support and continue that winning playoff momentum. Thunder fans brought their brooms to celebrate the team sweeping the Phoenix Suns in four games. <\/p>\n “We’ve been out here doing the lows, as well. We’ve been out here doing the playoff losses. We’ve been out here during that cold weather, early in the morning. We got here in stormy weather. I mean, this is Oklahoma. You never know what is going to happen,” Thunder Rob, a fan who was at the airport, said. <\/p>\n >> Video Below: Community donates Thunder shirts to Moore 6th graders to help cheer on OKC\u2019s playoff run<\/p>\n It’s about more than just a game. It’s about family and tradition. <\/p>\n “When I was a kid in Oklahoma, we didn’t have a professional sports team. My son has one, and I want to make sure that they stay here for the long term, and that means supporting them day in, day out, win or lose, no matter what. Thunder up!” Garret Havilan, also known as Thundor, said. <\/p>\n >> Download the KOCO 5 App<\/a> | Subscribe to KOCO 5\u2019s YouTube channel<\/a> | Sign up for KOCO 5\u2019s Morning Newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n Thundor’s not the only one starting them young, either. <\/p>\n Scarlett, a young fan, rode in on her grandmother’s shoulders. <\/p>\n “She watched them on TV when they’re on the road. She’s got all different kinds of outfits for the game,” Christy Guinn, a Thunder fan, said. <\/p>\n Scarlett proves that even the smallest fans have the biggest Thunder pride. <\/p>\n “Go Thunder!” Guinn said. <\/p>\n The Thunder now advance to the Western Conference Semifinals. They will face either the Los Angeles Lakers or the Houston Rockets. <\/p>\n Top Headlines<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"US LIVE FROM THE AIRPORT. CHANTELLE WITH THE STORY. THUNDER UP. AND FURTHER UP, ABBY. 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