​Before Isaiah Joe says goodbye to OKC for good, he still has a few to-do items to cross off his list. A week after his trade to the Detroit Pistons became official, he hung out with the local folks for a good cause. In a sentimental way to flip the page to the next chapter of his NBA journey.Joe’s foundation is holding a two-day fundraiser for the pediatric cardiology programs at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health and Arkansas Children’s Hospital. On Sunday, it was drinking wine and bidding on auctions. On Monday, it was a round of golf at a local OKC course.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementEven though Joe is no longer on the Oklahoma City Thunder, he still received ample support for his cause. Public figures from across the state showed up. It’s a very sweet moment that showed his four years in OKC built lifelong relationships and support. Especially for someone who grew up around three hours away in Arkansas.”They take care of their guys. Even when you’re not here, you’re still here. That’s the mindset that they have,” Joe said. “To make sure that people are taken care of past the parameters of the organization here. It speaks volumes.”After the Thunder fell five wins shy of their back-to-back ambitions, they decided to shake up the complementary pieces on the roster. For the first time in a couple of summers, they saw change. A pair of longtime role players were dealt to the East in cost-cutting moves. One was Joe to the Pistons for two future second-round picks.Even with Joe’s career season, the Thunder decided to move on after a subpar NBA playoff run. He was eventually on the outside of the rotation by the end of their year. Still, the regular-season machine helped OKC be a win machine. He shot an impressive 42.3% from 3 on six attempts this past year. That type of spacing should help Cade Cunningham’s game very well. The same way it did for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementStill, when you’re part of an NBA champion, you’re immortalized in that fanbase. Joe helped the Thunder bring home their first Larry O’Brien trophy in 2025. He’s one of their best developmental stories ever. Nothing lasts forever in the NBA, but it doesn’t mean you can’t appreciate what was built.”Given we kinda achieved what everybody seeks out to do. I loved this place through and through. Even when I’m gone, I’m still going to love it,” Joe said. “Every fan that ever cheered for me. That stuff doesn’t go unnoticed. I love this city through and through. Still pulling. Even when I’m away.”This article originally appeared on OKC Thunder Wire: Even after being traded, Isaiah Joe gives back to OKC with donation event