Oklahoma City went 57-25 in the regular season and swept the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round. In the second round, the Thunder lost to the eventual Western Conference champions Dallas Mavericks in six games.
Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for the Thunder, averaging 30.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 2.0 steals per game on the season. The 26-year-old guard finished second in MVP voting, losing out to Nikola Jokic.
Williams and Holmgren are Oklahoma City’s other two stars. Williams is a great second-scoring option as a high-quality defender. He is also a solid rebounder and playmaker, making him an all-around talent forward. Holmgren impressed in his rookie campaign as a scorer, rebounder and shot blocker.
Although Holmgren had a great rookie season, particularly as a shot blocker, he has room to improve on defense. The 22-year-old big man struggled against physical centers due to his thin frame. Putting on some weight and muscle would elevate him to the next level of his game.
In the offseason, the Thunder have done a great job adding role players to their rotation. They acquired All-Defensive guard Alex Caruso from the Chicago Bulls by sending away Josh Giddey. Caruso is an impactful defensive guard who can shoot efficiently from three and set the table for his teammates.
The Thunder also added via the draft, selecting Nikola Topic, Dillon Jones, and Ajay Mitchell. Oklahoma City furher solidified their roster in free agency by making some key signings.
Having said that, we take a look at the Thunder’s 2024 NBA free agency and graded every signing.
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