Beating the defending champions on the Denver Plateau and winning the game by a huge margin of 26 points was the answer from the young Thunder. The last time the Nuggets lost by at least 25 points at home was back on January 15, 2019, when the Nuggets lost by 31 points to the Warriors at home. With this away victory, the Thunder's record has come to 21-9, the winning rate has come to 70%, and the ranking has officially surpassed the Nuggets and ranked second in the West.
The team, which was teetering on the brink of the playoffs last season, has grown into a competitive playoff team this season. At the end of this season, the top six in the West will definitely have the Thunder, under the tutelage of head coach Daigneault, and under the leadership of Alexander as the core, the Thunder has grown into a young force in the West that cannot be ignored. After the Thunder three young people left one after another, the Thunder began to enter a thorough rebuilding stage, and after all these years of painstaking management, the Thunder finally began to emerge this season.
The Thunder missed out on the playoffs last season, but the young players still failed to withstand the pressure in crunch time, which may be the price that young players should pay for this. After a season of hard work, but not in exchange for the desired result, unwilling to imprint in the hearts of every player of the Thunder. The failure did not make the young people of the Thunder retreat, nor did it become a burden for them to move forward, but instead became a booster for their growth. Holmgren, who missed the entire season last season due to injury, finally waited for his "rookie season" this season, and with Alexander, Jalen Williams, Keady, Lou Dott and other core members, the Thunder jumped on the rise this season.
Youth is their biggest cost of trial and error, but also their motivation for success, as the so-called newborn calves are not afraid of tigers, young thunder confirms that young people can also slowly move towards success. Being able to play an excellent record this season is something that the Thunder management did not expect, according to the Thunder management, they are still in the process of rebuilding, and there is still some time before the official completion of the rebuild. It turns out that even if the rebuild is not completely complete, the Thunder can still play an excellent record.
Don't forget that there are still a dozen draft picks in the hands of the Thunder in the coming years. Therefore, the Thunder still has time to continue to upgrade on the existing basis, and this youth storm is very similar to the warriors of the year. This young team has risen rapidly in just a few years and has become a powerhouse in the NBA. In the Thunder's style of play, the characteristics of small lineup, joint defense, counterattack, three-point, and ball sharing are all shadows of the Warriors' most glorious time, the difference is that Alexander's individual singles are stronger, and his singles and call blocking ability are the magic weapons of the Thunder at critical moments.
The Thunder's success is not accidental, but stems from the team's cultivation and discovery of young players. When he sent away Wei Shao and Paul George, the Thunder gained a lot of draft picks and young potential stocks, and Alexander got it from the Paul George trade. And Holmgren was also obtained through the draft in hand, from the draft to select potential rookies to bring in young players through trades, the Thunder team has always adhered to the idea of building a youthful team. Today, these young players are growing rapidly in the Thunder's system, showing amazing talent and strength.
Of the many young players, Alexander's rise is undoubtedly the most remarkable. As one of the core of the Thunder, Alexander has shown unparalleled ability on the offensive end. His excellent shooting skills, breakthrough ability and playmaking ability have made him one of the most dangerous scorers in the NBA. So far this season, Alexander is averaging 31 per game4 points 57 rebounds and 6With 4 assists, he ranks third on the scoring charts in terms of scoring ability. At the same time, he has an excellent sense of the big picture, and with his excellent physicality and awareness, he has the opportunity to develop into a scorer and a good passer.
In addition to Alexander, the Thunder's young players also play an important role in other areas. For example, Jalen Williams' passing and playmaking skills give a strong impetus to the team's offense;Holmgren averaged 17 per game in his rookie season7 points 77 rebounds 2With 7 blocks, the second-in-command made the Thunder not only have one more insider, but also one more outside shooter. And Lou Dort's rebounding and defense were one of the key factors for the team to win the game. The outstanding performance of these young players has allowed the Thunder to maintain a strong competitiveness in the game.
However, the storm of youth was not all smooth sailing. Young players inevitably encounter setbacks and difficulties as they grow up. In the game, they can make mistakes, make mistakes, and even go through a period of slump. However, the Thunder did not give up on their trust and support for young players because of this. On the contrary, they have always believed that these young players have unlimited potential and talent, and that manager Dagneault has always given them full trust and playing time, and that they will be able to overcome difficulties and usher in a brighter future with continuous hard work and training.
It is this unwavering belief and support that has allowed the Thunder's young players to continue to grow and improve in the face of adversity. Just like last season's failure, they didn't stop at it. Failure after failure gradually taught them how to stay calm in the game, how to better cooperate with their teammates, and how to better deal with the challenges of their opponents. These valuable experiences will be the most valuable asset in their future careers and will be their wealth to success.
At the same time, the Thunder also know that young players need more opportunities to play and practice to improve their level. As a result, they have given the younger players more playing time and opportunities in the game. This will not only help them improve their skill level, but also help them gain more experience and confidence in the competition.
Looking ahead, the Thunder's youth storm will continue to sweep across the NBA league. As the young players continue to grow and improve, the Thunder will become one of the strongest teams in the NBA. Their strength and talent will give people a lot of anticipation and confidence for the future. The Thunder's storm of youth has swept toward the NBA league. This young team has become a formidable force in the NBA with strong beliefs, excellent development systems, and trust and support for young players.
Today's win is a historic breakthrough for the Thunder and an important milestone in their growth. Through their hard work and hard work, they have proven the strength and value of young players. Their performance allows people to see the vigor and vitality of young people, and also makes people look forward to the future of the basketball world. In the days to come, the Thunder will usher in more challenges, let us witness the power and miracle of this youth storm together, and look forward to more wonderful performances of the Thunder.