The OKC Thunder took care of business during the 2024-25 season, earning their first championship of the Sooner State era following a competitive, seven-game NBA Finals series against the Indiana Pacers.
Now, halfway through the first month of action during this follow-up 2025-26 campaign, it's more than apparent that they are favored to endure a similarly successful fate to that of last year's run.
However, reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander seems to think expectations may need to be raised for this team, as he revealed following Oklahoma City's 137-106 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday that he believes this year's roster is even "better.