Basketball Players who Played for Trail Blazers and Thunder
There is a good chance that if you’ve found this page then you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
That also means that today’s grid has asked for players that have played for both the Portland Trail Blazers and Oklahoma City Thunder.
And, it also means that you’re probably stuck on this particular box and you’re looking for a little help. Sound about right so far?
Well, good news, you’re in the right place.
I’ve done some research and have found players who played for both the Timberwolves and the Thunder.
Carmelo Anthony
After a successful college career at Syracuse University, which included a national championship in 2003, Carmelo Anthony was picked third overall by the Denver Nuggets in the 2003 NBA Draft.
In Denver, Anthony became one of the league’s top scorers, leading the Nuggets to multiple playoff berths. His time in Denver culminated in a Western Conference Finals run in 2009. In 2011, he was traded to the New York Knicks, where he continued his scoring prowess and was selected to multiple All-Star games.
Over his career, Anthony has been selected to ten NBA All-Star Games and has been named to the All-NBA Team six times. Internationally, he has won three gold medals with Team USA at the Olympics (2008, 2012, 2016), becoming the team’s all-time leading scorer in the process.
*Anthony was the most popular player for this square in a previous grid (Grid 30)
Anthony Key Stats
- All-NBA (Nuggets, Knicks)
- All-Star (Nuggets, Knicks)
- 20+ Points/Game Season (Nuggets, Knicks)
Shawn Kemp
Shawn Kemp, nicknamed “Reign Man,” played primarily for the Seattle SuperSonics (now the Thunder) in the NBA. Drafted out of high school, he was the 17th overall pick in the 1989 NBA Draft by the SuperSonics.
Kemp was best known for his athleticism and his powerful dunks, becoming a key figure during the SuperSonics’ successful run in the 90s. He was a six-time NBA All-Star and three-time All-NBA Second Team selection.
Perhaps the pinnacle of his career came in the 1995-96 season when he helped lead the SuperSonics to the NBA Finals, where they lost to the Chicago Bulls.
Kemp Key Stats
- All-NBA (Supersonics)
- All-Star (Supersonics, Cavaliers)
- 10+ Rebounds/Game Season (Supersonics)
Earl Watson
Earl Watson was a player who spent significant time in the NBA as a point guard and later transitioned into coaching. Known for his leadership, toughness, and basketball IQ, Watson carved out a steady career as a role player and floor general.
Watson was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in the second round of the 2001 NBA Draft. Over the course of his playing career, he played for various NBA teams, including the Memphis Grizzlies, Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Indiana Pacers.
Though not a prolific scorer, Watson made his mark through his ability to distribute the ball, play solid defense, and provide leadership on and off the court.
Watson Key Stats
- 5+ Assists/Game Season (Grizzlies, Supersonics, Thunder, Pacers)
