The Oklahoma City Thunder have developed their team over the decades via the usual ways most teams in the NBA have, finding special success through the NBA draft since their founding as the Seattle SuperSonics. Many of the franchise's top players have joined the team either through direct selections in the annual draft or via trades executed on that day.
On top of this, the Thunder have selected not only several star players through the draft but also a number of notable alumni each offseason. A few colleges have been more prominently represented than others in sourcing those prospects, though OKC has always cast a wide net as well. Both prestigious programs and smaller institutions have consistently contributed high-caliber talent to the Thunder's
roster over the years.
So without further ado, let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Thunder out of Eastern Kentucky.
Boyd Lynch - forward
Draft year and position: 5th round (6th pick, 74th overall), 1970 NBA Draft
Seasons at Eastern Kentucky: 3
Seasons played with Thunder: did not make the team
Jim Tillman - guard
Draft year and position: 9th round (18th pick, 197th overall)
Seasons at Eastern Kentucky: 2
Seasons played with Thunder: did not make the team
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
This article originally appeared on OKC Thunder Wire: Every Eastern Kentucky player drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder
