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OKC won't show tribute videos for former players

Mark D. Smith / USA TODAY Sports

Well this is awkward.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will recognize longtime power forward Serge Ibaka when he returns to OKC as an opponent for the first time with the Orlando Magic.

However, there will be no tribute video for the franchise leader in blocks. In fact the Thunder's team policy is that there won't be any animation shown for any returning player, according to Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel.

Ibaka should still be welcomed back with a nice round of applause by the fans after leaving the franchise on reasonably amicable terms.

But when Kevin Durant comes back? There won't be any tributes - just thunderous boos for OKC's former favorite son.

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