So transfixed by not only the team, but also the city, Anderson’s magazine story was the precursor to “Boom Town” — Anderson’s book, published in 2018, that intertwines the rise of Oklahoma City with Thunder basketball. “Boom Town” is equal parts historical and hysterical in telling the story of Oklahoma City.

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In the OKC locker room, there is no hierarchy. It's why someone like Jaylin Williams can make a difference as he did in Game 4.

Before OKC's players were NBA finalists or even college stars, they were kids playing high school basketball – except for a few who were already professional hoopers overseas.