The Oklahoma City Thunder have showcased remarkable dominance throughout the NBA season, boasting a record of 64-12 as they position themselves to secure the top seed in the competitive Western Conference for the second consecutive season. Despite their success, they have often been overlooked in the media, overshadowed by larger market teams, although superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stands among the league’s elite players. However, it’s better late than never to acknowledge their accomplishments, right?
This sentiment was echoed by Mike Greenberg during Wednesday morning’s episode of Get Up, following the Thunder’s notable appearance on ESPN against the Detroit Pistons, where they clinched yet another double-digit victory. After this national showcase, Greenberg confidently posited that the Thunder deserve a spot in the conversation about the greatest teams in NBA history.
Are the OKC Thunder having the best NBA season ever? 🤔 @Espngreeny pic.twitter.com/CrNq7L39dQ
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As Greenberg noted, “The Oklahoma City Thunder of 2024-2025 are having one of the greatest seasons in the history of the NBA. That’s not an opinion; it’s a statement of fact. Stating it is probably long overdue.” He delved into their impressive statistics, highlighting that their point differential ranks among the best in NBA history, with their average points per game differential on track to set a new record.
With the latest OKC blowout win, the Thunder (63-12) seem to have a lock on the most dominant regular season in NBA history. All they have to do is outscore their final 7 opponents by a total of 6 points to break the Lakers’ 53-year-old NBA record for scoring differential. pic.twitter.com/WbIPZmJLbx
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Greenberg also praised Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the frontrunner for MVP, who has matched Michael Jordan’s remarkable streak of 69 consecutive games scoring 20 points. He commended the Thunder’s offensive and defensive prowess, alongside their youthful roster. “What we are seeing is not merely the best team in basketball; it is quite possibly one that will be talked about for years, if not decades, to come,” he concluded.
However, discussing the Thunder’s legacy hinges on their ability to secure an NBA championship in June. After last year’s playoff exit in the conference semifinals to the Mavericks, doubts linger for this young team as they head into the postseason, regardless of their stellar regular-season performance.
But let’s focus on the Thunder’s present rather than their future legacy. It’s worth noting how much coverage ESPN has dedicated to OKC this season while being consumed by the ongoing drama surrounding Stephen A. Smith, LeBron James, Bronny James, and endless “era” debates about superstar player movements. If ESPN had been providing the OKC Thunder with the recognition they rightfully deserve, we wouldn’t be needing monologues suggesting a sudden revelation about their greatness.
