In a recent episode of ‘First Take,’ Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, and Brian Windhorst discussed the likelihood of the Oklahoma City Thunder winning the playoffs. During the conversation, Shannon Sharpe expressed his opinion that the Oklahoma City Thunder are the weakest No. 1 seed in the NBA in a very long time.
“Do you actually think that the OKC Thunder is gonna make it all the way to the Western Conference [Finals]? This might be the weakest No. 1 seed in the NBA in a very long time.” Sharpe asked during the interview.
“Wow. The disrespect for Oklahoma City is crazy. Be careful because you’re going to regret those words,” Windhorst replied during the interview.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2020, following the losses of Chris Paul, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and other teammates made it possible for the team.
Oklahoma City Thunder ended the season on a five-game winning streak
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has established himself as one of the top scorers in the league, leaving no doubt about his ability. Although he may have to end his season early due to a sore right ankle, his impressive efficiency has allowed him to have a fantastic third season with the Thunder.
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Despite losses, the Thunder demonstrated grit by continuing to compete with the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves for the top slot in the Western Conference.
The Thunder ended the season on a five-game winning streak, including double-digit triumphs over the Spurs, Bucks, and Mavericks, setting up a dramatic final week that determined the standings and seeding.
Oklahoma City Thunder surpassed all expectations by finishing as the top seed in the conference standings after being a usual lottery-bound team. It will be interesting to see how far the Oklahoma City Thunder can go in the playoffs.
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