Article Photos: Oklahoma City Thunder has come a long way since 2008 New Year's Eve win

Bob Miles brings in the new year at the ball game as the Oklahoma City Thunder play the Phoenix Suns in NBA basketball at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012. Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman

Bob Miles brings in the new year at the ball game as the Oklahoma City Thunder play the Phoenix Suns in NBA basketball at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012. Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman