Isaiah Hartenstein’s Son Steals the Spotlight After Thunder’s NBA Finals Win

As confetti rained down in Oklahoma City following the Thunder’s 103-91 Game 7 victory over the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals, one of the night’s most unforgettable moments didn’t happen on the court—but in the arms of center Isaiah Hartenstein.

His 13-month-old son, Elijah, fell asleep on his shoulder in the middle of the deafening celebration, creating a viral image of calm amid chaos. 

Fans cheered, teammates shouted, reporters asked questions and cameras flashed, but the...