The Zach Lowe Show The Thunder’s Road to the Finals, Looking at the Wolves' Future, and Ranking the Entire Eastern Conference With Wosny Lambre
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May 29, 2025 
Wosny Lambre, an insightful NBA analyst and writer known for co-hosting the Group Chat podcast, dives into the Oklahoma City Thunder's remarkable journey back to the NBA Finals. He and Zach Lowe discuss the impact of rising stars like Shea Gilgis-Alexander and Anthony Edwards. They evaluate the Timberwolves' position in the West and plot the future for teams in the Eastern Conference, ranking contenders from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Indiana Pacers. Join them for a spirited analysis, exploring team dynamics and playoff prospects across the league.
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Thunder's Remarkable Journey
- Oklahoma City Thunder's journey from 2012 to the NBA Finals is remarkable given the many setbacks and trades.
- Key moves like acquiring Josh Giddey and Chet Holmgren shifted their trajectory dramatically.
Skepticism About Shea Trade
- Wosny Lambre recalls being skeptical about the trade bringing Shea Gilgis-Alexander to the Thunder.
- Yet now, Shea is MVP-caliber, demonstrating how initial impressions can be misleading.
Shea's Rise to MVP Caliber
- Shea Gilgis-Alexander was initially underrated but proved to be a major acquisition for the Thunder.
- His playoff performance justifies MVP consideration despite early doubts.