Rob Hennigan

Vice President of Basketball Operations at Oklahoma City Thunder

Rob Hennigan enters his first season as Vice President of Basketball Operations after serving three seasons as Vice President of Insight & Foresight during his second stint with the organization. He rejoined the Thunder front office in the 2017-18 after spending five seasons as the General Manager of the Orlando Magic. In his current role with the Thunder, Hennigan oversees key functions that include strategic planning, data science & solutions and information management and counsel.

During Hennigan’s previous tenure as the team’s Assistant General Manager/Player Personnel (2008-2012), he helped lead a turnaround that saw Oklahoma City go from a 23-win team in 2008-09 to a spot in the NBA Finals in 2012.

Prior to joining the Thunder, Hennigan spent four seasons with the San Antonio Spurs. He was named Director of Basketball Operations in September of 2007 after starting with the organization as an intern during the 2004-05 season. The Spurs won the NBA World Championship in 2004-05 and 2006-07.

A native of Worcester, Mass., Hennigan graduated with a degree in broadcast journalism from Emerson College in 2004. He was named a Division III All-American, an Academic All-American as a senior and at the conclusion of his collegiate career, Hennigan finished as Emerson’s all-time leading scorer.

Hennigan and his wife, Marissa, are the parents of a son, Jameson.

Timeline

  • Vice President of Basketball Operations

    Current role

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