Oklahoma City Thunder Win NBA Title with Historic 84-Win Season

The Oklahoma City Thunder won their first NBA championship since relocating, capping a remarkable season with 84 wins, the third-most in NBA history. Led by MVP and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder, who started the season as the youngest team in the league, demonstrated significant growth and are expected to remain contenders given their young core and locked-in key players. Despite their success, the team's youth showed in humorous moments, such as struggling to open champagne bottles during their celebration, with veteran Alex Caruso eventually teaching the team how to properly pop the corks. The Thunder's general manager, Sam Presti, had predicted their rise through hard and steady effort, and the team now looks forward to building on this championship as many players are still developing and have prime years ahead. Injuries to stars on other teams like the Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton have also positioned Oklahoma City favorably for the coming seasons. The Thunder are poised to be a lasting force in the NBA, with expectations of a strong repeat attempt next year.