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Hartenstein Weighs German National Team Return After Thunder Title Parade

The 27-year-old center is expected to decide within two weeks whether to join Germany’s squad for the upcoming European Championship.

Die Spieler der Oklahoma City Thunder mit Isaiah Hartenstein (r.) feiern die NBA-Basketballmeisterschaft.
Siegesparade in Oklahoma
NBA-Meister im Nowitzki-Vergleich
NBA-Champion Hartenstein (27) vor Entscheidung: EM für Deutschland oder Entspannung.

Overview

  • Hartenstein logged seven points and nine rebounds in 18 minutes during Game 7 to help the Oklahoma City Thunder win their first NBA title since relocating from Seattle.
  • More than 500,000 fans lined Oklahoma City’s streets on June 24 to celebrate the championship with a massive team parade.
  • Coaches praised Hartenstein’s defensive presence, rebounding and playmaking as the crucial addition to a roster led by Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
  • Across his first seven NBA seasons, Hartenstein has earned $52.9 million, about $12 million more than Dirk Nowitzki made in that same span.
  • Bundestrainer Álex Mumbrú and DBB officials have renewed efforts to recruit Hartenstein, who last played for Germany in 2018, with a decision due in the next two weeks.