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

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.

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.