Oklahoma City Thunder 2025 NBA Champions?

Oklahoma City Thunder 2025 NBA Champions?

Oklahoma City has started this off-season hot! They have a proven NBA champion and elite defender, Alex Caruso. They didn't give away any draft picks. Adding a versatile defender to their roster is key. When teams like the Timberwolves and Celtics use quality 3&D players. It makes perfect sense why Sam Presti decided to make this trade. Against the Mavericks, we saw how much length they were missing. Guys who can guard many positions. The Thunder also filled in another problem they had. Finding another big man who can be a muscle on this team. Isaiah Hartenstein is a good rim protector and could finish around the rim. He can be a big help for Chet Holmgren, who at times struggled to outmuscle his match-up. Hartenstein can be in any kind of lineup. Whether, it is small with Chet on the bench or the double-big line-up. As Chet can stretch the floor. This season, Mark Daigneault could go wild with these two signings. Seeing how they fit next to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams.

The OKC Thunder signed two franchise-changing players. They also kept their young core for cheap. With how tight the CBA has become, it is incredible that they are able to keep Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe. Two guys who can stretch the floor and play off the ball. Oklahoma has kept their depth young. Every contending team has decided to take that route. Having players like Carsen Wallace on their roster and Jaylin Williams as the backup big. And drafting Nikola Topic this past year. Sam Presti and co. understand how the CBA works this upcoming season. Spending their money and assets smart. Rather than trying to make reactionary moves that could hurt them. The Thunder's young core understands they have time on their side. They know the organization wants to make them competitive.

 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jaylen Williams, and Chet Holmgren are the best young trio in the world. Shai is a guy who can create his shot. Along with controlling the tempo of the game. The way he uses his footwork along with strength to get his shot off is impressive. Chet Holmgren moves like a guard. The way he handles the ball. Can make passes and block shots. Also, being a solid passer and a good three-point shooter. Jaylen Williams is a talented off-ball player. And he can go and get his shot, which is important in the modern-day NBA. But all three players showed shaky performances in the post-season, revealing many weaknesses.

The postseason was tough for the core 3. Jonas Valančiūnas was able to give Chet a tough time. He was able to muscle his way through the young rookie. Making it tough for Holmgren to block shots. Jalen Williams' stats also dropped against the veteran Mavericks in the second round. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's lack of playmaking also showed. As he struggled to make passes while being double-teamed. This season, the Thunder better hope that these three make jumps. And with the signings of Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein, they can cover a lot of holes. Teams can improve defense, playmaking, and rim protection.

The Thunder are serious this upcoming season. Getting two-way players who can be big help. Alex Caruso is a talented defender. A player who was an All-NBA Defender. Along with Isaiah Hartenstein, who stepped up when Mitchell Robinson got hurt. These two are some of the most talented role players in the league. With how big the Timberwolves are, they could be big and run a double-big lineup. Making it hard for players like Naz Ried, Rudy Gobert, and Julius Randle. Also, matching it up nicely with the Celtics, where they could switch onto anyone. The Thunder bolstered their roster with much-needed size. Looking to capture the NBA Championship this year.

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