After a memorable seven-game NBA Finals, this Thunder team is young and capable of bucking Silver’s push toward parity

The promise came three years ago from Oklahoma City general manager Sam Presti. OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The promise came three years ago from Oklahoma City general manager Sam Presti. It might have been overlooked for a couple of reasons. One, the Thunder were awful at the time. Two, he was speaking Latin.

For the first time in NBA history, a different champion has been crowned in seven consecutive seasons. The Thunder, with its young squad, could be poised to be the first team to win back-to-back titles in years.