Thunder: Ibaka Posts Classy Farewell Note, Oladipo Expresses Excitement

<p>After getting traded&nbsp;to the Orlando Magic last night,&nbsp;Serge Ibaka took some time to send out a thank you message via Instagram to thank the Thunder organization for the seven years he spent in OKC.&nbsp;</p>

Friday, June 24th 2016, 12:40 pm

By: Brett Coppenbarger


After getting traded to the Orlando Magic last night, forward Serge Ibaka took some time to send out a thank you message via Instagram to thank the Thunder organization for the seven years he spent in Oklahoma City. 

Ibaka's post read: "Time flies. 7 years in Oklahoma City, a place where I grew up, became the player I am today, competed with a great team and made great friends. A place I can call home. Thank you state of Oklahoma and your wonderful people. Thank you@okcthunder, staff, employees, teammates and fans. You will be in my heart forever."

Related: Thunder Trade Serge Ibaka to Magic For Oladipo, Ilyasova & Sabonis

It may have been a surprising move for Ibaka, but it was a deal the Thunder couldn't turn down seeing OKC received valuable pieces such as Victor Oladipo, Ersan Ilyasova and Domantas Sabonis in return. It also creates a unique opportunity for the Congo native, as he'll have a bigger role with the Magic and will be looked to carry a heavier load on offense. 

While Ibaka was posting a farewell note, Oladipo expressed his excitement to be joining the Thunder organization. 

Oladipo's post read: "I just wanna thank the Orlando Magic organization for a great three years. The entire city of Orlando, my teammates, the fans, and coaches that have taught me so much and I'm truly grateful. I'm so excited to be a Thunder!!! I'm ready to win BIG and play in front of the best fans in the world!!! #ThunderUp"

Even Sabonis got in on the social media action by letting Oklahoma City know he's ready to come play. 

Ibaka's post read: "Time flies. 7 years in Oklahoma City, a place where I grew up, became the player I am today, competed with a great team and made great friends. A place I can call home. Thank you state of Oklahoma and your wonderful people. Thank you@okcthunder, staff, employees, teammates and fans. You will be in my heart forever."

Related: Thunder Trade Serge Ibaka to Magic For Oladipo, Ilyasova & Sabonis

It may have been a surprising move for Ibaka, but it was a deal the Thunder couldn't turn down seeing OKC received valuable pieces such as Victor Oladipo, Ersan Ilyasova and Domantas Sabonis in return. It also creates a unique opportunity for the Congo native, as he'll have a bigger role with the Magic and will be looked to carry a heavier load on offense. 

While Ibaka was posting a farewell note, Oladipo expressed his excitement to be joining the Thunder organization. 

I just wanna thank the Orlando Magic organization for a great three years. The entire city of Orlando, my ... https://t.co/NjzSdzACuK

— Victor Oladipo (@VicOladipo) June 24, 2016

Oladipo's post read: "I just wanna thank the Orlando Magic organization for a great three years. The entire city of Orlando, my teammates, the fans, and coaches that have taught me so much and I'm truly grateful. I'm so excited to be a Thunder!!! I'm ready to win BIG and play in front of the best fans in the world!!! #ThunderUp"

Even Sabonis got in on the social media action by letting Oklahoma City know he's ready to come play. 

See you soon OKC! #ThunderUp @JBLaudio https://t.co/UBKgYuZ8Yp

— Domantas Sabonis (@Dsabonis11) June 24, 2016

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After getting traded to the Orlando Magic last night, Serge Ibaka took some time to send out a thank you message via Instagram to thank the Thunder organization for the seven years he spent in OKC. 

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