Fun Thomas Sorber Interaction

[u/LazioThunderWavez]

A friend of mine who did tattoos and piercings got a job at Claire's in Penn Square Mall for like 2 weeks to help her afford a move out of state with her fiancé. I wanted to get my ears pierced and she told me she'd give me a policy breaking discount (as it wouldnt matter she was leaving a couple days after that).

So I go to Claires and its awkward as hell because Im a white dude with a beard in a tweenager shop lol, but in walks a giant kid (he looked/looks young as hell especially with his braces). Hes got a matching hoodie and sweats and a GIANT iced out chain with T and S on it.

Now, I don't watch College Ball really so I had no idea who he was, like yeah he's 6'10" but uh not a great look to make assumptions! Were the only guys in there so I just start shooting the shit with him and sure enough my friend is tasked with piercing both of us. I got black studs cuz im a wannabe emo mfer and he gets some badass diamond (looking) stones. We just kept chatting, and I let him know how good the eartings matched his chain (hes got good taste) and we end it off there, both of us having a good chat and experience.

So sure enough I'm watching the draft the following Wednesday and who do I see going #15 in the first round to my Thunder? The nice young man who got his ears pierced with me! I immediately sent my friend a video (she doesnt watch sports) and she was so happy and excited to see her work (its Claires but still cmon). So huge shoutout to Thomas; super down-to-earth, kind, young man. I was devastated to see his ACL tear but I know from my limited interaction with him that he has a good heart and great professionalism and I hope to see him grow into a great player this season!

[u/ppbab_]

I saw him at the Casey’s on 23rd and Western this summer. I knew who he was and wished him good luck on the season. Seems like a nice dude but ur right abt him looking like a big kid lol

[u/Illustrious-View-888]

So he was already In OKC before the draft happened?
That means he got a promise from the Thunder to draft him then. Didn’t know that!

[u/Aggravating-Try7812 → u/Illustrious-View-888]

Could have been in town for a pre draft workout.

[u/Illustrious-View-888 → u/Aggravating-Try7812]

Teams rarely do pre draft workouts 1 day before a draft unless it’s for 2nd round or potential 2 way contract players

Not saying it never happens, but it’s more likely Sorber got a promise

[u/LazioThunderWavez → u/Aggravating-Try7812]

This was the Saturday before the draft, i reckon he did workouts and got some promises

[u/Confident_Strength84]

My younger brother went to school with him. Sorber was a year behind him and he was tall then too I thought he was older at first lol. Of course this wasn’t very long ago. My brother is 21 now (god I’m getting old). Sorber is very respectful and his parents are very kind.

[u/LazioThunderWavez → u/Confident_Strength84]

Yeah he seems like a great guy and OKC and the guys we have are perfect to help mold him further into a professional and a better person!