The author, a former Oklahoma City Thunder player, reflects on the potential dynasty of his 2010 Thunder team (featuring Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Serge Ibaka) and compares it to the current Thunder team, which is heavily favored to win the NBA finals against the Indiana Pacers. The article highlights the current team's strong defense and the work ethic that drove the success of the past team.
The Thunder team I played for could have been a dynasty. This one still can
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The author, a former Oklahoma City Thunder player, reflects on the potential dynasty of his 2010 Thunder team (featuring Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Serge Ibaka) and compares it to the current Thunder team, which is heavily favored to win the NBA finals against the Indiana Pacers. The article highlights the current team's strong defense and the work ethic that drove the success of the past team.
Trending- 1 2009-2010: Author was part of the Thunder roster; James Harden's rookie year.
- 2 2012: Thunder made the NBA finals with a different cast.
- 3 Last month: Thunder clinched Western Conference semi-final against the Nuggets in Game 7.
- 4 Recently: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named league MVP.
- 5 Recently: Thunder won Western Conference finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5.
- 6 Thursday: NBA finals start, with the Thunder playing the Indiana Pacers.
- The current Thunder team has a real chance to win an NBA title and potentially start a dynasty.
- The past Thunder team is considered one of the biggest 'what-ifs' in NBA history due to not staying together.
What: The Oklahoma City Thunder are preparing to play in the NBA finals, prompting a former player to reflect on the potential of his past Thunder team (2010) and the current team's championship prospects.
When: Last month (Thunder clinched Western Conference semi-final); Thursday (NBA finals start); 2012 (Thunder made finals with different cast); 2009-2010 (author was part of Thunder roster).
Where: Oklahoma City, Denver (Nuggets), Minnesota (Timberwolves), Indiana (Pacers).
Why: The current Thunder team's success and upcoming NBA finals appearance led the author to compare it to his former team and discuss their respective potentials, particularly regarding dynasty potential.
How: The current Thunder team achieved success through superior defense and strong player performance (e.g., Shai Gilgeous-Alexander MVP). The past team had immense talent and strong work ethic driven by Kevin Durant.