The Oklahoma City Thunder, formerly the Seattle Supersonics, have had 51 jersey numbers worn by players since the franchise's establishment in 1967. This article delves into the history of jersey No. 23, which saw 11 players don the number over the years. Dion Waiters, a guard from Syracuse, wore this jersey during his tenure with the Thunder after being acquired in 2015 from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Waiters played for OKC for parts of two seasons before moving on to the Miami Heat in 2016, averaging 10.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.0 steals per game.
The Supersonics jerseys, though part of the Thunder's history, may not be retained if a new team emerges in Seattle, similar to the Charlotte Hornets' revival. Waiters' stint with the Thunder marked a significant phase in his career, transitioning from the Cavaliers to OKC and later to the Heat. His contributions on the court wearing jersey Nos. 23 and 3 reflect his scoring and defensive abilities, as evidenced by his statistical performance during his time with the Thunder.