Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may be the face of the OKC Thunder franchise and the one who receives all the attention and accolades, but just as important to the ball club's recent top-billed successes is Sam Presti.
One of the longest-tenured executives currently in the association, Presti has led the charge in the front office for the organization since 2007, dating back to their days in Seattle as the SuperSonics.
After 17 years at the helm, the storied executive finally managed to bring an NBA Championship to the Sooner State, as the Thunder took down the Indiana Pacers in seven games during the 2025 NBA Finals this past June.