Conventional wisdom took a while to catch up to reality, but the Oklahoma City Thunder destroying the Western Conference en route to the 2025 NBA Finals has finally forced folks to realize the truth — one of the greatest teams ever is four wins away from a championship.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on the hunt for the MVP sweep. After winning the NBA’s 2024-25 regular season MVP award and the Western Conference Finals MVP award, Gilgeous-Alexander is one NBA Finals MVP away from completing the trifecta.

On the eve of Game 1, Gilgeous-Alexander was asked about his partnership with Presti. His meteoric rise to one of the league's best players caught most by surprise. But the Thunder have adjusted and built a superteam around him that complements his skillset.