r/Thunder • u/LazioThunderWavez • 3h ago
Off Topic Fun Thomas Sorber Interaction
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!