As the Thunder gathered on stage, OKC Mayor David Holt snuck in a hot take in his rally speech that forced everybody to blink twice to make sure they heard right. He called Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the greatest Thunder player ever. The opinion exceeded the outside temperatures in pure heat, which had several attendants get IVs near EMTs.

At a gathering at a local park near Paycom Center, OKC Mayor David Holt took to the stage to rally the crowd. He concluded his speech by announcing the entire Thunder roster plus Clay Bennett, Sam Presti and Mark Daigneault will have their own designated holiday from June 30 to July 30.

Thousands of Thunder fans lined downtown streets in Oklahoma City on Tuesday to catch a glimpse of the celebration of the Thunder’s first championship in its OKC era. Below are some of the best moments, interviews and images from the festivities.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are celebrating their 2025 NBA championship with a parade on Tuesday. It's the first NBA title for Oklahoma City as the Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers i