Shai Gilgeous-Alexander famously once said "My whole life is consistent." And it's true. The Oklahoma City Thunder superstar is a model of consistency both as one of the best players in the NBA on the court and one of the league's greatest role models off the court.
But the back to back MVP is not the only OKC player who has proven he can be counted on for such reliable consistency.
Isaiah Hartenstein has an ever-growing track record of consistency in the community.
The Thunder's starting center has been a steadfast supporter of several nonprofit and charitable organizations in Oklahoma City since the moment he arrived in the 405 area code. And he opened the week by making yet another appearance at one of his favorite spots in OKC.
On Monday, Hartenstein made one of his many surprise visits to Positive Tomorrows. The seven footer handed out snacks to the kids coached up the students in a fun after-school basketball class. But the big man also came with a big check.
Hartenstein and The Hartenstein Foundation presented a $22,101.54 donation due to the support of fundraisers headed up by two local companies.
"Today we came here to, first of all, present a check," Hartenstein said during his visit to Positive Tomorrows. "We've done something cool throughout the playoffs. Last year, we did it with shirts. This year we did it with both. Birra Birra made pizzas that we sold to raise money for Positive Tomorrows Boys and Club. Just being able to come here, give the check, but the most important thing, just being here with the kids. I went through a lot of after school stations with them. It was fun seeing the kids again. Fun seeing familiar faces. And it was a great experience again."
Positive Tomorrows is Oklahoma’s only elementary school and social service agency specifically for children and families experiencing homelessness. Hartenstein has become a fixture in the building over the past couple of years.
"I think Positive Tomorrows does a great job just really helping the community out, helping these kids have whatever they need," Hartenstein said of his relationship with the Oklahoma City nonprofit organization. "I think that what they do for the community is so special. So just being able to come back, see familiar faces. It's always really important to me, just to keep building with the right partners to help the community."
