Following their historic 2024-25 season, one where they reset the mark for highest point differential at +12.9, registered the fourth-best record of all-time at 68-14, and, ultimately, took home the franchise's first Larry O'Brien Trophy, it was hard to believe that the OKC Thunder could get any better.
However, through 24 games played during their title defense tour in 2025-26, it's clear they have, in fact, done just that.
Even more impressive -- so, too, has their cornerstone, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, whose play thus far has one of his position's all-time greats absolutely floored.
Steve Nash compares Thunder star's best quality to Michael Jordan
During a recent edition of Prime Video's NBA Nightcap, Hall of Fame point guard-turned-analyst Steve Nash was found gushing over his Great White North brethren, praising many of his elite on-court attributes, ranging from his isolation efficiency to his leadership skills.