Thomas Sorber’s story runs deeper than basketball.
He’s the son of Peter and Tenneh Sorber — both immigrants from Liberia who came to the U.S. in the late ’90s, escaping a war-torn country to build something new. His dad, who he was very close to, passed away from colon cancer when Thomas was just six.
Before he died, Peter had one final wish: keep his sons in Catholic school and on the court. That wish became the foundation for everything that followed.
Thomas’ mom, Tenneh, held it down. She raised three kids on her own, Thomas, his older brother Peter Jr., and sister Regina, juggling everything while keeping her husband’s promise alive. That quiet strength you see in Thomas? It’s her.
He’s not flashy. He’s not chasing headlines. But his game speaks — loud. He protects the rim, plays through contact, and does all the little things that don’t show up in highlight reels. He brings physicality, maturity, and a no-nonsense approach that fits the Thunder’s identity to a tee.
Off the court, he’s grounded. All about his family. All about the work. And now, he brings that same energy to Oklahoma City — a place that knows something about building from the ground up.
This isn’t just a good basketball and culture fit between Sorber and OKC.
Excellent! First story on our new Thunder family member!