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Thunder dominates the next ten years? Sets the youngest record in a row and enters the finals. In the next five years, 8 first rounds and 12 rounds

7:43am, 31 May 2025【Basketball】

On May 30, the NBA playoffs continued. After defeating the Timberwolves at home yesterday, the Thunder eliminated their opponents with a total score of 4-1 to advance to the NBA Finals. Considering the Thunder's current lineup and future assets, famous reporter Tim MacMahon directly called the Thunder's rule for the next ten years, and their future is widely optimistic.

In this season, the Thunder ranked first in the league with a record of 68 wins and 14 losses in the regular season, swept the Grizzlies 4-0 in the first round of the playoffs, defeated the Nuggets 4-3 in the second round, and eliminated the Timberwolves 4-1 in the Western Conference Finals, and entered the finals again after 13 years! Currently, the average age of this Thunder is only 24.2 years old, making it the youngest team to reach the Finals in NBA history! According to official NBA statistics, the average age of players who have played 25.56 years old is the second youngest team in the past 70 years in Finals history, second only to the Trail Blazers (25.03 years old) in the 76-77 season.

It should be noted that the Thunder will have 20 draft picks (except those protected) in the next five years, including 8 first-round picks and 12 second-round picks. Specifically, it is as follows: 25 years: 2 first rounds, 1 second round; 26 years: 2 first rounds, 1 second round; 27 years: 2 first rounds, 2 second rounds; 28 years: 1 first round, 3 second rounds; 29 years: 1 first round, 5 second rounds.

In this regard, famous reporter Adam Aaronson said when talking about the Thunder: "It is no exaggeration to say that the Thunder has an unprecedented top combination in the sports league that implements a salary cap system - the top team that wins in the current lineup talent, rich future assets and flexible financial space. If the NBA still has a dynasty, it is the Thunder."

Another famous reporter Tim MacMahon said on the show: "The Thunder are ready to rule the next ten years."

According to the schedule, the Thunder will start the finals journey on June 6, and their opponents will be the winners of the Pacers and the Knicks. The Pacers are currently leading the Knicks 3-1. Do you think the Thunder can win the championship and start their own dynasty? Welcome to give your opinions in the comment section.