Fansided · Sep 17, 2025
Isaiah Hartenstein faces heartbreaking Thunder truth he likely can't escape
2025 NBA Finals - Game Five | William Purnell/GettyImagesSince signing with the OKC Thunder during the 2024 free agency period, Isaiah Hartenstein has established himself as a crucial piece of coach Mark Daigneault's rotation.
With his menacing rim-protection skills, elite rebounding prowess, and underrated passing chops, the 27-year-old's services proved to be truly invaluable during the club's title run last season.
Without him playing such a key role, there's a strong case to be made that Oklahoma City may not have ended up with the Larry O'Brien Trophy. In fact, fans saw firsthand how this could have been the case during the throes of the championship round.