The Ringer NBA Show The Thunder Keep On Surging. Plus, We Relive a Raja Moment.
Dec 13, 2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder are off to a staggering 24-1 start, sparking debates about their potential to become one of the greatest teams ever. Logan and Raja analyze Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's impressive skills and the team's depth and culture that fuel their success. They also touch on the Knicks' resurgence in the East and reflect on Raja's memorable experience being suspended during a crucial playoff game, watching the action among rival fans. Plus, a shout-out to inspiring figures of the week!
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Thunder Enter Greatest-Team Conversation
- The Oklahoma City Thunder are already in the conversation for greatest teams if they keep this pace and balance of offense and defense.
- Their organization excellence in talent ID, development, and asset accumulation underpins sustained dominance.
SGA's Game-Tempo Mastery
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has matured into a patient scorer and playmaker who times his takeovers, often in the third quarter.
- That pacing plus improved passing makes him a force that elevates the whole roster.
Draft Riches Secure Long-Term Edge
- OKC's depth and draft-asset cachelet them sustain championship-level play even with pieces in and out.
- Owning many future first-round picks removes the classic rebuild trade-offs other contenders face.