OKC Thunder basketball court at B.C. Franklin Park in Tulsa reopens after refurbishment

TULSA, Okla. — The Oklahoma City Thunder community basketball court at B.C. Franklin Park in Tulsa reopened after being refurbished on Thursday.

Tulsa Parks, the Oklahoma City (OKC) Thunder and OG&E worked to give the court a makeover.

The refurbished court at B.C. Franklin Park is one of more than 30 courts across the state that have received updates thanks to the collaborative work of the OKC Thunder and OG&E, the City of Tulsa's announcement said.

The updates include new paint, graphics and backboards.

"We are thrilled to see the B.C. Franklin Park basketball court come to life with these amazing updates," said Anna America, Chief of Culture and Recreation and Parks Director. "This refurbishment will provide a wonderful space for the community to come together and enjoy the game of basketball."

The event was part of the OKC Thunder and OG&E's initiative to reenergize existing Thunder basketball courts, the announcement said.

"We are thrilled to be back in Tulsa and to reveal a re-energized community court here at BC Franklin Park," said Gayle Maxwell, Oklahoma City Thunder spokesperson. "As the Thunder marks the beginning of our 17th season, many of our 31 community courts, like this one, have seen up to a decade of play and have become sites for important youth programs and staples in the local neighborhood and community. With the help of our partners at OG&E, we are refurbishing and energizing our courts over the next several years so that today's generation can experience the love of basketball and enjoy safe play."

Thursday's event included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a skills challenge with Thunder Youth Basketball coaches and various community activities.