Oklahomans love the Thunder more than ever because hey, nothing gets in fans’ feels quite like an NBA title .

But even before the Larry O’Brien Trophy took up residence in Oklahoma City, these Thunders started working their way into people’s hearts. The winning has turned it up a notch, but the dawn of devotion began long before the playoffs last season.

Here are three things Oklahomans love about this iteration of the Thunder: Order book on Thunder's run to NBA championship

1. Group interviews

As fun as it is to watch the Thunder play, it’s every bit as enjoyable to watch the players talk in the postgame, on-court interview. That’s because they have become group projects.

Teammates gather around the player being interviewed. Often, it’s just a show of teamwork, a "we-do-everyth

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