Who is Isaiah Hartenstein? Get to know OKC Thunder center in 2025 NBA Finals vs Pacers
The OKC Thunder is in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012, and it'll face the Indiana Pacers.
OKC has taken another step forward after it reached the second round of the playoffs last season. One reason for that success is the addition of Isaiah Hartenstein.
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OKC signed the 27-year-old center last July. He has made an immediate impact with his passing and rim protection on a Thunder team that's competing for its first title in franchise history.
Here's what you need to know about Hartenstein:
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Where did Isaiah Hartenstein play college basketball?
Isaiah Hartenstein did not play college basketball. He began his career overseas with Germany's Artland Dragons (2015-16) and Lithuania's Žalgiris Kaunas (2016-17).
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Where was Isaiah Hartenstein selected in NBA Draft?
Isaiah Hartenstein went 43rd overall to the Houston Rockets in the 2017 NBA Draft.
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What is Isaiah Hartenstein's contract with OKC Thunder?
Isaiah Hartenstein is in Year 1 of a three-year, $87-million contract with the Thunder, according to Spotrac.
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Isaiah Hartenstein stats for 2024-25 season
Games: 57
Points: 11.2 per game
Rebounds: 10.7 per game
Assists: 3.8 per game
Steals: 0.8 per game
Blocks: 1.1 per game
Field-goal shooting: 58.1%
3-point shooting: 0%
Free-throw shooting: 67.5%
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