The Oklahoma City Thunder have emerged as a powerhouse in the NBA, becoming the team everyone’s talking about. At the heart of their success is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, arguably the league's top player, leading a dynamic core that includes Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams. These young stars, at just 23 and 24 years old, have already secured a championship, a feat many promising teams never achieve.
With such rapid success, the buzz about the Thunder potentially evolving into a dynasty is hard to ignore. However, Holmgren keeps a level head, understanding the unpredictable nature of the NBA.
“I feel like that’s a dangerous thing to be trying to think about just because how fragile things are in the NBA,” Holmgren shared on The Arena. “With how quick things can change, and nothing’s guaranteed.
So you really do have to focus on each individual day.”
Holmgren’s mindset is exactly what champions need, and it’s a big reason why the Thunder are favorites to lift the Larry O'Brien trophy again in June.
Yet, the new CBA presents challenges. Keeping a talented core together gets pricey fast, and next season, the max contracts for Holmgren and Williams will push the Thunder deep into luxury tax territory. Despite this, OKC is well-prepared with a stockpile of first-round picks to refresh their roster and maintain their competitive edge for years to come.