Too overwhelmingly strong! Admit it! The Thunder have become a historic NBA team!

To start with the conclusion:

This season so far, the Oklahoma City Thunder have shown NBA-level historic strength.

Their dominance is no less than those epic teams of the past.

When I say these two sentences, surely some will disagree or challenge them.

It doesn’t matter, because what I’m saying is fact, not just a viewpoint.

A pointless debate between two legends won’t lead anywhere.

So there’s no need to compare them with the ’96 Bulls or the ’16 Warriors to see who’s stronger.

When I say the Thunder’s dominance is historic, it’s based on their 22-1 record in the first 23 games of this new season, which you can’t refute...

Here’s a stat before their game against the Mavericks:

The Thunder’s 21-1 record makes them the fourth NBA team in history to achieve this, alongside the 1969-70 Knicks, 1993-94 Rockets, and 2015-16 Warriors.

Even more impressive, theylead the four teams with a +337 point differential(an average margin of 15.3 points per game), shattering the historical record for this stage.

To add, among those previous 21-1 teams, the Knicks and Rockets won championships, while the 73-win Warriors fell short.

Now, the Thunder’s point differential surpasses that of the 73-win Warriors by 5.1 points.

It’s just that absurd...

One often overlooked fact is that last season the Thunder set a franchise record with 68 regular-season wins.

They were already a super-strong team before winning the championship.

After winning the title, the confidence and trust among teammates created a different energy.

So even with an incomplete lineup—key players like Jewell, Hartenstein, Caruso, Dort injured or out—the Thunder still swept opponents away with ease.

When a team is being crushed and struggling, the defending champions remain calm and in control.

How dominant are they?

Alexander barely plays in the fourth quarter; in 22 games this season, he’s finished after three quarters 11 times.

In today’s game against the Mavericks, he shot 10 for 12, 2 for 2 from three, and 11 for 12 from the line, scoring 33 points with 5 rebounds and 6 assists. He’s now had 95 consecutive 20+ point games, second in NBA history only to Zhang Dashi’s 126.

Given SGA’s current level, scoring 20 points is effortless for him...

30 points? That’s also not difficult.

When we discuss this player, the “hustler” label inevitably comes up.

Those who dislike him have already formed a fixed mindset, making it hard to appreciate SGA.

But I still want to say, no matter how much you dislike someone, you can’t deny their strength.

If he leads the Thunder to another championship this season and wins another FMVP, what kind of historic status would that be...

From the team’s perspective, their integrated offense-defense system, young and stable core talent, and outstanding management and coaching staff.

The Thunder are truly in a league of their own in today’s NBA.

Chasing 73 wins? If they give their all, it’s very possible.

One last thing: I don’t understand why rumors about Giannis are now linked to the defending champions...

I don’t think the Thunder would make such a move.

After all, basketball isn’t just simple addition.

They are already a historic team with a “working” formula; why fix what isn’t broken...

Unless this season the Thunder face something like what the Warriors did in 2016, only then might they make major changes.

So the question is: who will play the role of the “Cleveland Cavaliers”?