'A Little Bit Of Belly Action': Bare-Chested Thunder Superfan Showing Support During NBA Playoffs

Distracting free throw shooters and energizing his fellow fans, Thunder superfan "Thundor" said he's ready to be there for his team on Wednesday.

Wednesday, April 24th 2024, 6:13 am

By: Addie Crawford


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As most of Oklahoma City is Thundering Up Wednesday morning ahead of the big playoff game against New Orleans that evening, one Thunder fan is doing whatever it takes to get his team a win.

For those who have been to a Thunder game, Thundor may be hard to miss, which he says is the point.

"They squint their eyes, they look at me, they question what they see," Thundor said. "Give them a little bit of belly action, next thing you know they are bricking that free throw and that one point can change the course of the game."

Thundor said his persona was born 16 years ago during the Thunder’s very first season, and now, with belly shakes and all, he's been distracting free throw shooters through thick and thin.

Thundor, a lifelong Oklahoman, said this team means the world to him, this city and the entire state, and after experiencing Sunday night's atmosphere, said he has a great feeling about how this season will shake out.

"Here we are five years removed from the playoffs, and were about to take the rollercoaster up to the top," Thundor said.

Thundor said he loves interacting with other fans, so if you see him Wednesday night, be sure give him a good "Thunder Up," or maybe even snap a quick picture.

The Thunder and Pelicans tip off at 8:30 p.m., but Thunder Up in the Park starts three hours before the game in Scissortail Park

Addie Crawford

Addie Crawford joined the News 9 team as a morning Multimedia Journalist in January of 2023.  She is from a small-but-growing town: Midlothian, Texas. However, she considers herself an “adopted Okie” now. 

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