THUNDER STRIKES! The Oklahoma City Thunder makes history by winning their first NBA championship, with SGA at the helm! Check out what fans are saying about this incredible win!

The Oklahoma City Thunder Make History: Youngest NBA Champions Ever, SGA’s Unprecedented Legacy

The Oklahoma City Thunder have done the unthinkable. Led by the electrifying Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC has become the youngest team in NBA history to win a championship—and, for the first time ever, the Larry O’Brien Trophy is heading to Oklahoma City.

In a tense Game 6 capped by a 103-91 victory, the Thunder capped off a dream season. The win, however, was bittersweet after Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton suffered a devastating injury in the first quarter, casting a shadow over the contest. But make no mistake: OKC’s triumph is the culmination of years of resilience, vision, and heart.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: A Season for the Ages

SGA delivered when it mattered most, pouring in 27 points, 5 rebounds, 12 assists, a steal, and two blocks in the season’s biggest game. His performance throughout the year has been nothing short of legendary. With this title, Shai becomes the first player in NBA history to sweep the league MVP, Scoring Title, Conference Finals MVP, and Finals MVP awards—all in a single season.

 

A Tale of Two Reactions

Thunder fans everywhere are celebrating a fairy-tale ending. Social media is awash with congratulations, pride, and disbelief at what this young squad has achieved. Yet, not everyone is ready to give OKC their flowers. Some critics online have downplayed the championship, citing Haliburton’s injury as a stain on the Thunder’s victory.

“OKC was supposed to win it all regardless of what happened but this is pretty much the most pathetic possible way they could have done it, I really don’t respect this ring at all.”
— @bluelemxnade

But for true fans, this moment is about so much more than a single game or a single injury.

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A Journey Like No Other

One fan summed up the Thunder’s epic journey perfectly:

From a 3-29 start in their inaugural OKC season…
To the meteoric rise of the KD/Russ/Harden trio.
To the heartbreak of the 2012 Finals and the promise of future glory.
To three seasons derailed by injuries to Russ, KD, and Ibaka.
To being up 3-1 in the Western Conference Finals—only to fall short.
To KD’s controversial departure.
To Russ’s loyalty and MVP season.
To the Paul George era and the OK3 experiment.
To the franchise-altering SGA trade.
To trading away Russ.
To the magical CP3 playoff run.
To hiring Mark Daigneault.
To the “Poku rebuild years.”
To drafting Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams.
To the meteoric rise of this new era.
To a historic 68-win season.
And now—an NBA Championship, finally, in Oklahoma City.\

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Thunder Up—Forever

For the Thunder and their fans, this title is the crowning achievement of a journey filled with heartbreak, hope, and relentless belief. Congratulations, Oklahoma City. You are NBA champions at last.