For the past couple of seasons now, the OKC Thunder have established themselves as one of the most exciting and dangerous teams in the entire association.
With their sensational collection of talent that has led to several highly accredited individual accolades and historic accomplishments as a collective unit, Oklahoma City has proven itself to be a real problem for opposing clubs in the current league landscape.
Yet, even with all their successes to date, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recently went on record noting that, in his eyes, the best of this club has still yet to come.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says youth of OKC Thunder is 'scary'
Following Monday's exhilarating Game 4 win, the NBA's newest MVP heaped praise upon OKC's big-three of him, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren during his media availability session, and specifically acknowledged that while they've already seen ample success as a unit, "we still have so much more room to grow, which is the scary part."
"I'm 26 which seems old compared to the other two. They're 23 and 24. They haven't even hit close to their prime yet. Both of them are out there just playing off of feel and their talent. I'm excited for the future," Gilgeous-Alexander said.
Despite being one of the youngest ball clubs in the NBA at an average age of 24.8 years old, the Thunder have regularly been tabbed as the top championship threat throughout the entire season.
Now, after two full rounds of playoff action, they are one of the final four teams remaining in the race for the Larry O'Brien Trophy and are one win away from clinching their first NBA Finals berth since 2012.
None of this would have been achievable without the elite collective efforts of Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams, and Holgmren, who wrapped up the regular season with averages of 122.4 points per 100 possessions (93 percentile) and a +14.3 point differential (97 percentile).
This level of production has only managed to carry on into the 2025 postseason, as the trio is dropping in 119.8 points per 100 possessions while still boasting their exceptional +14.3 point differential.
Together, they were responsible for 95 of the Thunder's 128 total points on Monday, and an additional 18 when accounting for assists to others.
Having one of the game's top two-way superstars and perennial MVP candidates like Gilgeous-Alexander on the roster is always a factor that makes any team a dangerous title threat.
Add in an established All-Star in J-Dub, a rising stud in Holmgren, and the fact that all are still in their early-to-mid 20s, and Oklahoma City's current construction is not just built to win a title this year, but several throughout the seasons to come.
This potential of this Thunder core has Gilgeous-Alexander "excited for the future."
The feeling is mutual for the Oklahoma City fanbase!