Isaiah Hartenstein Full Introductory Media Availability | July 6, 2024 | OKC Thunder

Isaiah Hartenstein speaks with media as he is welcomed to Oklahoma City.
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[@playboicartissock2340]

I can already see us going on a 15-0 run capped off by an hartenstein offense rebound and kick out to Dort for 3 and the building goes crazy

[@kingboyd9748]

Already dude

[@sadknicksfan3099]

Nah u guys aint goijg nowhere he aimt that good

[@playboicartissock2340]

@@sadknicksfan3099 shut up and go put my fries in the back lil bro

[@ericstaudt2991]

I like Hartenstein, he hustled and is a pretty good rebounder but the dude is not worth all that money lmao not even close. He was in the perfect system for him to succeed. You guys got duped yall are gonna be PISSED 😂

[@playboicartissock2340]

@@ericstaudt2991 Sam presti does not make bad signings he obviously sees something in hartenstein plus he fits OKC way better than he does the Knicks because OKC’s offense is constant movement and cutting and he’ll get tons open looks at the rim because of Shai and Jdub and like he said he’s planning to expand his offensive game next year because thibs didn’t allow him to do that in New York add that to him already being a great defender he was one of the best big defenders last season and was 3rd in stocks behind Chet who he is now playing with 💀 to me it just sounds like you a. Salty Knicks fan and your mad we took your guy 😭

[@djsthemetereman]

As a Knick fan I'll miss him but I'm happy for him & his family, surely this team will be even tougher & I saw OKC coming a couple years ago & it's incredible how management has rebuilt this team with great young talent after losing major stars

[@SpecOpsCM]

Being a fan of OKC has certainly been a ride, but I can say I’m highly impressed by the work the organization has put in to make this a viable place to have an NBA team. The Thunder organization and supporters deserves a lot of credit for ensuring professional basketball can exist here in the heartland for many more years to come!

[@banksbanks9471]

As a Knicks fan . I am very heart broken we lost ihart. Okc got a gem . Bro makes WINNING PLAYS time and time again, a Team player , Goes on runs where he just gets like 13+ boards a night , and most important his random floaters when least expected is what I’m gonna miss the most .. Thanks thibs for bringing the best out of bro

[@unkownknob]

hope he stays healthy and has a great time in OKC😁

[@mduar1000]

Hes an iron man. Dont remember him missing many games w the clippers and the knicks

[@MarthyWrenJr]

Damn as a Knicks fan I’m so hurt but thank you and I’m glad you choose okc. You better not let us see you in the finals. Just playing. Good luck bro. Knicks nation for life

[@lukepeltier8349]

Interested to see how much more he develops his passing. He said himself he felt like he was one of the best passers in the league, love that confidence from him

[@kayonzo4833]

Honestly, he has been for years but ppl are sleeping on it. Back with the Clippers they ran a lot of plays through him, in NY it wasn't really his role as much.

[@fabo0913]

@@kayonzo4833 lol yes it was. It was a huge part of his game on the Knicks.

[@tonytooshort]

He's definitely one of the best big passers in the league indisputable. And I'm sure he ran into some road blocks in NY bc of Mitch. As a Knicks fan, I want to see him progress into an even better player! The good thing w Hart is he actually wants it!

[@tonytooshort]

​@@kayonzo4833what do you mean 😂 They ran plays almost exclusively thru him whenever he was on the floor for the knicks. 🥴

[@allanhee]

Great to hear that Russell Westbrook reached out. I really hope that the Thunder find a way to bring him back some day to be on one of their championship teams.

[@nellynel4583]

As a Knicks fan this one hurts however I wish him nothing but the best. OKC got a good one take care of him.

[@MELO_YSL]

Dear okc fans he’s going to be your favorite player after he settles in 💯-Knick fan

[@KBilliez]

I’m ready bro, I saw how much he meant to NY and OKC is ready to take him in!

[@MJ-pk4gh]

We'll take good care of him, and I have no doubt he'll do the same....this guy plays his a$$ off and it's gonna make us much better.

[@kadeholman414]

He was already one of my favorite non-OKC players. I'm so excited he is here now

[@tonytooshort]

​@@MJ-pk4ghplaying his a*ss off is his middle name! Our loss is definitely your gain! 🫡

[@AdamGee8]

Hell yeah. Glad to hear it. Good luck to you guys.

[@kingjemusic13]

Can't wait to see him play

[@CarlosRodriguez-tk7hv]

watch game 7 ny vs indy, gives you a perfect preview of your new ....

[@ishyameru6232]

I'm so excited, it was funny when he blushed when they said he's our biggest signing in FA history but it's true this doesn't happen 😂 😂

[@Skeptical73]

I pray for you to stay healthy “I Hart”! We are going to bring the love & support every time you step on the court! Thank you for coming to OKC!

[@richbrokeboy7892]

If he can shoot mid 30% from three this team will be unstoppable

[@geromemanicia3809]

He does not do that

[@dchan9190]

Him not shooting 3s was what made him so valuable for the Knicks. Very good rebounder. Has a very good floater. He will definitely keep okc in contention in the west.

[@KBilliez]

They have the potential to be unstoppable even if he doesn’t do that 😤

[@AcogNeato]

@@geromemanicia3809 we got the best 3 point training staff in the league trust the process

[@Mkr2400]

I love that he mentioned Russ reached out to him….Russ continuing to be the OKC Ambassador from wherever he is. 💙

[@DedPrez44]

I'm a Knicks fan...love IHart we will miss him. Hope we meet you guys in the finals!

[@beaurotramel]

I'm so excited we got Isaiah! Welcome to OKC! It will be exciting to watch him and Chet in the paint. #gitsomeboards

[@reemtd23]

Game CHANGER! Underrated passing IQ, it’s going to open up so many backside cuts and open looks. Championship banner loading….

[@apap1586]

It was great on the Knicks on his walk year

[@Btheimagebrand]

2nd found exit loading you not getting passed The Mavs. Isiah will be taken out the box 😂

[@Boozydaily]

Before media would say no one wants to play in okc but trusting the process of winning and doing things the right way has resulted in okc on the map! A place that young talent want to play in. The league can move to fast on young players but okc cultivates the young talent and sets them up to have a bright future. Been this way from day one

[@Boozydaily]

Very exciting to see his maturity. Fits culturally okc on the map yall

[@Thunderhawk5000]

I wish the season could start sooner! Welcome to OKC Isaiah!

[@derekboyt3383]

He sounds like Rocky Balboa. It feels like he will fit perfectly in OKC. I REALLY like the thought that so many NY’ers will be watching OKC next season. There’s nothing like a small market team stealing the hearts from the financial district. They will be cheering on OKC in the finals next season. ❤

[@kjennings83]

New York wish you the best!

[@angelahock169]

Loving his word “Deadly” when talking about playing with Chet

[@jiggajayp]

Thanks for your time here in NY. I can't be mad at ya for making more money for your family. But I hate to see you go as my KNICKS are going to win this chip! OG and Mikal are gonna lock down anyone on ya team! As for you, we have the Blockness monster!! Enjoy.

[@dianea2110]

Good Luck I ❤ we lost a good one, rooting for your success in OKC just not against 🧡💙 TY for your grit and hustle.

[@Beloved.46]

IHart will do well with the thunder thunder fans you have a great player sincerely Knicks fan

[@redmon41]

ugh...I threw up in my mouth a little when I watched this. Y'all got a real one this hurts my heart

[@djjaramillo3681]

He sold out

[@SpecOpsCM]

@@djjaramillo3681nooo he didn’t. He knew the opportunity for a championship was real here, and he got a great deal to live in OKC for cheap compared to NYC.

[@dg2379]

this team bouta go crazyyy

[@Btheimagebrand]

Crazy 2nd round exit calm down

[@dg2379]

@@Btheimagebrand lmfaoo 😭

[@Btheimagebrand]

@@dg2379 lmao nahh bro actually it’s going to be a good season I’m exciting to see both teams no lies. Obviously mainly the Mavs.,

[@Wanteyt]

THUNDER UP! LETS GO AND WIN IT ALL

[@jimg6178]

Big strong and skilled, thats what was missing, thats who he is!!

[@HomeTeamGiant]

Y’all got a good one OKC

[@BrizeGoldseaL10]

We ready let’s go can’t wait for this season upcomin up thunder up y’all!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@edwineprudent9582]

Well done, I am a Knicks fan but I am really happy for you bro 😎

[@TheDeven1000]

He’s already bought in on the 0 and 0 mentality. Love it

[@TuffLuv-cn4du]

WE GONNA MISS YA, BLOCKINSTEIN!!! NEW YORK LUV ❣💯

[@NYLEGEND100]

Knicks forever 💙🧡

[@stevebiddle8912]

I really believe that he will be a key piece to our success in getting to the championship round!

[@EternalHeavenlyLight]

I hope to see a Knicks vs. Thunder Finals next year!!

[@mattnoonan6519]

I am irrationally excited about this team. #thunderup

[@Thunderman2]

Welcome to OKC IHart !!!

[@MJ-pk4gh]

This would be the perfect time to bring Russ back. How great would it be to give him our final roster spot? Come on Presti.

[@KennethLane90]

Knick fan here, this hurts 😭

[@GJones712]

😩😭

[@brandontammany6956]

Man I feel that! My east team to my west team. I was devastated but Lowkey hype he came to my other team. Nova2.0 gonna be nice for us tho!

[@KennethLane90]

@@brandontammany6956 For sure we need a starting center now though Mitch better off the bench cause of injury concerns😪 ECF though!

[@4liyahjai]

@@brandontammany6956THIS

[@alaricjackson6520]

Yall are looking crazy too😭imma be watching a ton of Knicks games

[@kdub6898]

we on our way!

[@AidanXavier988]

Welcome I-Hart!

[@patrickgilgan4189]

Great center gonna miss him so much as a Knicks fan

[@wisdomlandkraficsjahmexico9599]

The statistics office in OKC, SHOULD SEE OR WATCH , how much viewership they will receive now from New Yorkers, and the TRI state area, just because they got him, we Knick Fans are suffering, it hurts.to see this, but you guys got a great player, and you will love.him, and when or.if he leaves you.guys, you'll.know what is KNICKS Fans are going through right now😢❤🎉 congratulations IHart

[@tresonbrown]

LETS GOOOOOO

[@ralph328chaunceyst.7]

Good luck Isaiah, The Big Apple appreciated your efforts and your savvy. OKC you dirty dogs swiped a real one!

[@winterfoxcloud]

_TRAITOR!_ - shouted the unreasonably bitter, heartbroken knick fan

[@chrisparker4940]

Not really. The Knicks went after Mikal Bridges and couldn’t sign Hart and give him what he was due in free agency.

[@esatareb5797]

we couldn’t offer him more than 4/72 bc of early bird rights

[@jackobluntly3467]

IHART..😭😭😭...go Knicks

[@marvinsmith1652]

I am knicks fan Thank you Isaiah I hope you made the right decision reason wirh the knicks you had Josh and Juliuis Randle who rebounded your going to smaller front line in OKC you average little over 7 rebounds you will need to at least average 10 to 11 rebounds a game The Best of luck to you

[@kendo7964]

😂😂

[@Grootgamerdan21]

First quickly then rj Bart then grimes then even fornye now hartkenstine

[@CrownCaptures]

I can see mixtape now of Chet & Isaiah: Song- 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted!ThunderUp ⚡️

[@MJ-pk4gh]

Exactly!

[@karlbradley7041]

Isaiah is going to add that needed punch that we longed for! I can see him as a enforcer do alot of the dirty, similar to the work Draymond of the Warriors and Maurice Lukas did for Portland back in day! But Isaiah is alot more skilled than both of them and that will create a problem for all of those who are not Thunder bound! Roaring Thunder ❤

[@dsmith7969]

Welcome to the 405 thunder ⚡ up

[@vashthestampede9269]

“I’ll have to do a little bit more of the dirty work so he can chill a little bit” this dude is a dog!! So stoked we got him!

[@pete5680]

How does it make sense to limit the contract a team that has his bird can offer?!?! - bitter Knicks fan

[@LysergiCoyotl]

Knicks took Kevin Knox before SGA too ... OKC, don't say NY never did anything for ya 😂

[@ishyameru6232]

I didn't know that... Shai in the Garden would've been OD

[@LysergiCoyotl]

@@ishyameru6232 yep. I was rooting for them to take Shai or Mikal Bridges, who went in the picks directly after Knicks took Knox. One is about to be a perennial MVP candidate and the other they just traded 5 1st rd picks + for 😂 Kevin Knox meanwhile is in the G league ☠

[@guymalach5710]

Money talks thx for the 2 years you give as in New York

[@gnr331]

If he gets a little stronger defensively in the post. Skies the limit. The does everything well

[@samuellittle7708]

Are the letters in the okc logo a new font?

[@Wanteyt]

No, but something does look off.

[@babybenj52]

Nope, it's the usual logo.

[@barrymolet3353]

Westbrook reached out that's cool

[@insultedegg]

thats so sweet of russ. i hope he comes back to okc and have his number retired there

[@wisdomlandkraficsjahmexico9599]

THE Thunder got Isaiah Hartenstien off of TEMU... YOU KNOW THE SONG...🎶FEELS LIKE A DREAM , FEELS LIKE MAGIC, OOH OO TEMU, OOH O😢O, TEMU,😂 🎵🎶

[@donovanjaden1617]

As a Knick fan OKC y’all better take care of ihart he a dog 🔥💪🏾

[@mexicanmario24]

W

[@AB21]

OAKAAK

[@KingKelby]

am I trippin or he said he fenna get back to shooting??

[@ChristopherSmithNYC]

Dude makes more than Jalen Brunson. 🤔

[@WolfManCer]

It's gettin ridiculous all around in every sport. Some guys are getting money that would have bought a team 15 years ago lol.

[@Diaghol]

Brunson is focused on getting his first chip..He ain't worried about the bag yet..he knows he will get a lot when the time comes.😊😅

[@ChristopherSmithNYC]

@@Diaghol as opposed to Isaiah? Whats your point?

[@Diaghol]

@@ChristopherSmithNYCU sleeping...Brunson is about to take a pay cut so he can stay with his boys. A lot of teams wouldn't mind giving Brunson 300M for 5 years right now. He is worth it 👌 .

[@apap1586]

He was great on the kNicks . Too bad league rules preventing them from bringing him back. Too bad OKC doesn't have fans.

[@MJ-pk4gh]

They have more fans than the KNICKS! That's for sure!

[@apap1586]

@@MJ-pk4gh I'm not so sure about that buddy. Everyone knows the teams are the Lakers, Celtics and the Knicks Knicks fans the loudest. Maybe when they were the Seattle SuperSonics they had some fans

[@maccotton6752]

Ihart

[@lamarc1870]

Can't blame him...cost of living etc

[@Diaghol]

Naah...he was making 2M a year in LA but still lived there for a min. NY gave him 9M a year on his last contract that's enough money to live a good life anywhere in the world 🌎

[@lamarc1870]

@Diaghol it stretches alot better in OKC

[@angelahock169]

Can he bark?

[@MrCantthinkofaname10]

It was part of the interview process 😂

[@marcusush517]

OKC FANS :IHART IS ONLY IN OKC FOR THE MONEY . HE REALLY DOESNT WANNA BE THERE HIS HART IS IN NEW YORK !!

[@MJ-pk4gh]

That's a laugh. If his heart was in NY, he'd still be there. Trust me, his ❤ was never in NY, and neither was his wife's. Otherwise, they'd still be there. OKC rescued them, and now their kids won't have to grow up in a wasteland. 😆

[@RetiredAF2021]

Didn’t think 8 points a game cost so much

[@derekboyt3383]

It’s not just the points, it’s also what he can do in the paint, his passing, and defense. With him, OKC will shut down their opponents and get EASY points. They are stacked with starters and also have a bench that can best 80% of starters on other teams. They can plug and play the lineup with so many options that there will be no rest for the opposition. Load management will also be unnecessary in OKC because the depth will allow them to compete without needing someone when they’ve played a back-to-back or 3 in 4. If they can get him shooting from the perimeter then this team will be nasty for EVERYONE! Isaiah will be living the dream in OKC.

[@emmielcarek9480]

I hart is the piece that okc needs and they have the cap space🤷‍♂️

[@eyhazikilgan7748]

Kai Sotto 2.0

[@Diaghol]

Knicks will be in the NBA finals next year...And they will win it🏆. I hart will miss on that one. Good luck with ur new team.😮😅😊

[@MJ-pk4gh]

Knicks in the finals? That's a laugh. 😂

[@Diaghol]

@MJ-pk4gh No it's not...The new York Knicks will be in the NBA finals this coming season and they will win it.. Start eating ur heart out.

[@TheCook43]

@@Diaghol Your roster might be good but with Mitchell Robinson being injury prone the Center depth might be really lacking unless if they somehow trade for walker kessler

[@Diaghol]

@TheCook43 Jericho Sims and Ukrainian dude are the back up centers.

[@AmandaabnamA]

Broke NY fans heart man booo

[@MillTikkit]

I hope he be a starter

[@TheAtman12]

3 yr 87 mill yea he better be 😂

[@Aaronwigginssavedbasketball]

@@TheAtman12we were 1st in the west by playing 5 out and being small. Were just switching giddey with caruso in our staring lineup we should still be one of the best teams. Ihart will play starter minutes off the bench giving us alot of different and versatile lineup( big with chet and ihart, or just dub and ihart running the second unit etc..)

[@mduar1000]

​@@Aaronwigginssavedbasketballbro you dont pay a guy nearly $30 mill a year to come off the bench 😂😂

[@Treyluster07]

@@mduar1000start over whom? Yall seem to forget okc LOVES chett at the 5. IHart doesn’t have to start, he will get his minutes. But he isn’t going to be a starter

[@mduar1000]

@@Treyluster07 doubt it. Chet has to be preserved and not be thrown against those elite centers who can overpower him like nothing. Also in a bball game, the 1st quarter is when everyones the freshest. Its logical to use your better defender against the opposing center than to use chet.

[@bigwill8773]

It's probably going to be a Knicks vs OKC finals!!

[@4liyahjai]

you know ball

[@brianmckee7010]

Oh my goodness ….id bet a toe and finger the thunder are in the finals barring a sha bad injury

[@phillipaldridge4028]

5k views because nobody lives in OKC or watches the Thunder. Go Knicks!!

[@kendo7964]

Knicks suck nuts. You weren't even born last time they were good. 😂😂

[@MJ-pk4gh]

More people watch the Thunder than the KNICKS. That's for sure. 😆

[@phillipaldridge4028]

@@MJ-pk4gh You need to be drug tested, lmao

[@HRMxGreat]

Man imagine not being able to sign your guy, you developed him all because of some dumb ass rule😢, sounds like he wants to shoot more 3s "open minded coach lol, but thibs got you paid bro, anyway it is what it is, love ihart, go crazy out there once a knick always a knick

[@vanessagrayman2194]

Nooooo

[@knicknack4511]

😢😢😢😢

[@ronortiz167]

He left for the money OKC got a greedy player it’s all good he won’t shine the same in okc 👀

[@ctoaun23]

Lmao got your player. Think the Knicks can win it all without him? I doubt it tbh

[@MJ-pk4gh]

Settle down son! He made a good decision.

[@MJ-pk4gh]

You're right about one thing though. He won't shine the same in OKC.....he'll shine brighter! 😆

[@ronortiz167]

@@ctoaun23we didn’t want to pay him he didn’t deserve the money he wanted as a Knick and he knows it that’s why he left

[@ronortiz167]

@@MJ-pk4ghI’m settled father just don’t like greedy players

[@elvis7859]

Money talks bs walk 🚶‍♀️ that's why he left NYC

[@marcusush517]

Obviously you’re young and don’t know much about basketball. The Maximum New York was able to offer IHART was 17.8 million per year for 4 years due to the bird rights rule OKC had to give him almost 30 million per year to get him to leave New York. Bottom line is that he does not want to be In OKC , HE IS ONLY THERE FOR THE MONEY . HE WANTS TO BE IN NEW YORK !!

[@MJ-pk4gh]

Sorry bro, but no he doesn't. If he really wanted to be in New York, he'd still be there. He and his wife are probably already starting to realize that they just did their kids a huge favor. 😆

[@bigtaskat-hand4742]

Only bozos leave new york for Oklahoma 🤦

[@ChristopherSmithNYC]

Google 87 million.

[@kendo7964]

Nobody wants to live in that shithole called new york.

[@MJ-pk4gh]

Is bozos code for smart people?

[@Btheimagebrand]

Okc is cooked they don’t have enough shooters lol they got bigger while knowing they need shooters them avg ass players around them aren’t bonified shooters

[@bigtaskat-hand4742]

Only bozos leave new york for Oklahoma 🤦