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Jack Sikma, a 1977 Illinois Wesleyan graduate, is among the five players included on the Oklahoma Thunder/Seattle SuperSonics all-franchise team in an ESPN fan-based voting contest.

Sikma, who played for the Sonics from 1977 to 1986, is joined on his franchise team by Kevin Durant, Gary Payton, Ray Allen, and Shawn Kemp. He was chosen as the franchise team's center ahead of Tom Burleson and Bob Rule.

As of Sept. 22, the Thunder/Sonics team has defeated the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns.

Sikma, the No. 8 pick in the 1977 NBA draft, led the association in defensive rebounds in both 1981–82 and 1983–84 while playing in Seattle. He was a seven time All-Star selections (from 1979 to 1985) and played on the 1978-79 Sonics championship team, He finished his career with the Milwaukee Bucks from 1986 to 1991 and is currently an assistant coach with the Houston Rockets.

He remains the all-time leading scorer (2,272 points) and rebounder (1,405 boards) in Illinois Wesleyan history.

In another recent Sports Illustrated online photo gallery, Sikma was included among the athletes with the "Best Hairstyles in Sports History". He is photo No. 26 in the 30-picture gallery.