It’s official. The Oklahoma City Thunder was the 2025 NBA champion and defeated the Indiana Pacers in a 7-game series to close out one of the most successful seasons in NBA history.
Shy Gilgauss Alexander was a regular suspect, leading the way for the Oklahoma City Thunder with 29 points, while Chet Holmgren grew on the offensive end with 18 points.
Jalen Williams rounded up Young Trio with 20 points, and Gilgeous-Alexander etched his name among the marquee few to win the regular season MVP and Finals MVP awards. Tyrese Halliburton’s injury was humid in things, but Gilgauss Alexander deserves immeasurable credibility.
However, all his praise after the game was directed at one player who gave him the ultimate compliment by calling him a player “for life at a time.”
The Thunder effectively destroyed the modern NBA in the best possible way, as he won the title at a young age without sacrificing his future.
The big reason that happened is that Sam Presty has all the picks from Gilgus Alexander, Williams and Holmglenn all pan out and drafted them very well.
After incorporating the championship victory, Gilgauss Alexander was asked why this team was special.
He assured him that he would offer flowers to all his teammates, but he booked the ultimate tribute to Jalen Williams, the 12th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
Gilgeous-Alexander said: “(Jalen Williams) is a once-in-a-lifetime player. He, the moment, the shot-making, the defense, we don’t win the championship.
The NBA pitches new champions almost every season, matching the league’s Adam Silver ideal parity world.
However, lightning may be perfect to end that equality and start their dynasty.
Not only do they already have a championship team, they can easily add more exciting prospects and superstars to this team.
Their draft capital is no match for anyone, and Sampresty has already proven his ability to draft, and the team is young enough to continue for a while, even if they’re added.
The Golden State Warriors were the last big dynasty, and had to hit draft picks with Curry, Thompson and Green.
Thunder hits similarly with Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams, and Holmgren. The dynasty has come, and it will be paid well.
The “small market” team did things the right way and defeated the giants in the sense of traditional language.