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Sam Presti Wins 2025 NBA Executive of the Year After Thunder’s 68-Win Season

Presti earns his first award and ends a 31-year drought for the Thunder/Sonics franchise in executive recognition.

General Sport - Leaders Sport Summit 2013 - Stamford Bridge - 9/10/13. Leaders in Performance: Building a High Performance Organisation: General Manager of Oklahoma City Thunder, Sam Presti. Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Andrew Couldridge/File Photo
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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren dunks during the second half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)
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Overview

  • Sam Presti of the Oklahoma City Thunder was named the 2025 NBA Executive of the Year, receiving 10 first-place votes and appearing on 22 of 30 ballots.
  • This marks the first time since 1994 that the Thunder/Sonics franchise has won the award, with Bob Whitsitt being the last recipient for the organization.
  • Presti’s leadership was pivotal in constructing a team that achieved a league-best 68 wins during the regular season.
  • Cleveland Cavaliers’ Koby Altman and Detroit Pistons’ Trajan Langdon tied for second place, each earning six first-place votes.
  • The award is uniquely voted on by NBA team executives, highlighting peer recognition for impactful roster-building and strategic decision-making.