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Weekly Recap: Thunder Stories You May Have Missed This Week

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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The ’16-’17 season of Oklahoma City Thunder basketball is just around the corner. As the games get closer, check back every Friday for your weekly recap!

1. The Season Begins
In case you’ve been living under a rock this week, the Oklahoma City Thunder season has officially begun. The Thunder played the Philadelphia 76ers on the 76ers’ home turf, and took home the first (of what we hope will be many) wins this season. Some highlights from the game include Enes Kanter’s 17 points and Russell Westbrook’s near triple double.

2. An Unkind Gesture
At the Philadelphia game earlier this week, one sports fan became a viral sensation when he flipped off Oklahoma’s sweetheart Russell Westbrook… with both hands, no less. Richard Harkaway, a urologist from North Philadelphia, was ejected from his floor seats for the act, but claims that Westbrook provoked him. Russ, a provoker? Nah.

Sep 23, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) poses for portraits during Oklahoma City Thunder media day at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

3. Steven Adams Is the NBA’s Next Top Model
As if we didn’t need another reason to melt over Steven Adams, Sports Illustrated released a collection of goofy photos featuring the giant Kiwi. If you’re in need of a pick-me-up, you can’t go wrong here, mate.

4. Enes Kanter Loves Burgers
In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Enes Kanter revealed several facts about himself fans may not have otherwise known. For example, his favorite American meal is a burger. He describes himself as fun and hardworking.

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As for his social media “trolling,” Kanter explains: “I’m just having fun, you know. I’m 24 years old. I’m involved in social media or whatever.”

5. More Steven Adams Quips
If you didn’t hear that the Golden State Warriors were defeated by the San Antonio spurs (on their home court) in their season opener, well, you weren’t the only one who wasn’t watching. When asked if he caught the game, Steven Adams told a reporter he was actually watching his favorite anime, One Piece and One-Punch Man. He probably had a better time than the rest of us.

6. See You Tonight
The Thunder are set to take on the Phoenix Suns tonight at Chesapeake Energy Arena, the first home game of the regular season.

See you next week for another installment!

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