Overview
- Williams said the Thunder didn’t need a roster packed with veterans, crediting the organization’s culture for cultivating maturity.
- He pointed to the shift from being labeled “too young” to being told they “should have won” as a driver, adding, “Let’s do it again and see what they have to say this time.”
- Recovering from right-hand surgery, Williams said he has not been able to do basketball activities and expects about another month before resuming work as training camp nears.
- Oklahoma City secured its core with three max extensions totaling over $800 million, including Williams’ five-year, $287 million deal.
- The Thunder captured their first NBA title with an average age of 25.6, the youngest champions since the 1977 Blazers, as Williams followed an All-Star season with a 40-point Game 5 in the Finals.