It was a special evening for the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday as they opened the new season and raised their first-ever championship banner at Paycom Center.

The ceremony happened before they faced the Houston Rockets , who are viewed as one of the top contenders in the talent-laden Western Conference.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander , Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, and the rest of the Thunder were pumped up as they also received their lustrous championship rings.

Fans cheered loudly as they watched the championship banner go up to the rafters, certainly a proud moment for any team. Expand Tweet

It's worth noting that Kevin Durant , who will forever be a legend in Oklahoma City, was on hand to witness the memorable moment of his former team. Article Continues Below

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