Oklahoma City Thunder Wins First NBA Title, Rookie Tries Alcohol

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured their first NBA championship since relocating from Seattle in 2008 by defeating the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the 2025 Finals. Key player Jalen Williams, who was drafted in 2022 and named an All-Star this year, revealed that he had his first-ever alcoholic drink during the championship celebrations but found the taste unpleasant and plans to stick to non-alcoholic beverages like Shirley Temples. The Thunder, with an average age of 25.6, became the second-youngest team to win an NBA title, showcasing a youthful and somewhat awkward celebration atmosphere marked by shy chuckles and fumbling with champagne bottles. Williams contributed significantly throughout the playoffs, including a Finals career-best 40-point game, while teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led with 29 points in the clinching game. The team’s defensive intensity and depth, as emphasized by head coach Mark Daigneault, were pivotal to their success, culminating in a franchise-best 68-14 regular-season record and a 4-3 Finals series win. This championship marked a historic moment for the Thunder franchise, ending a 46-year title drought dating back to the Seattle SuperSonics era.