The 16th of those 17 players to wear No. 8 did so in the Oklahoma City Thunder era, OKC forward alum Paul Watson. After ending his college career with Fresno State, Watson would go unselected in the 2017 NBA draft, instead spending time overseas and in the NBA G League before signing a 10-day deal with the Atlanta Hawks in 2020.

During his time playing for the Thunder, Gallinari wore only jersey No. 8 and put up 18.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game.

For Oklahoma City specifically, fans will get their first look at those new uniforms this Sunday, Nov. 17 against the Dallas Mavericks. As announced by the Thunder, the 2024-25 version of the uniform’s design completes a two-year story arc reflecting Oklahoma City’s evolving landscape, growth, and momentum.