Which OKC Thunder Players Will Compete in 2028 Olympic Games?
Several Oklahoma City Thunder players are being evaluated for their potential to represent their home countries in the 2028 Summer Olympics. Key players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Isaiah Hartenstein are highlighted as top candidates based on their recent performance and international experience.
Why it matters
This analysis provides insight into the international reach of NBA talent and the growing global nature of Olympic basketball competition.
The 2028 Summer Olympics are still about two years away, but preparation for the event has already started on the hardwood.
Recently, Team USA announced it's Olympic basketball coaching staff, which included Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault as an assistant to Erik Spoelstra . Daigneault will be joined in Los Angeles, the site of the 2028 games, by a few other OKC players who will represent their home countries.
Here's a look at which Oklahoma City players have the best chance to play in the 2028 Olympic Games.
The two-time reigning MVP, Gilgeous-Alexander starred for Team Canada in the 2024 Olympics.
This summer, the Thunder guard competed for his home country again in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, helping Canada to wins against Jamaica and Puerto Rico.
Despite a lackluster showing in the Western Conference Finals, Holmgren had a strong 2025-26 campaign that earned the 24-year-old All-Star, All-Defense and All-NBA honors.
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