The OKC Thunder are currently the youngest team in the NBA, with an average age of 23.14 years. With some immense talent and potential within their young lineup, we take a closer look at the young Thunder squad.
The beginning of OKC’s rebuild
The OKC Thunder have been the youngest team in the NBA for the past few seasons. The departure of Russell Westbrook marked the start of OKC’s rebuild. Although this saw a relatively older star guard in Chris Paul coming on board for the 2019-20 season, the Thunder were primarily a young team.
The franchise’s cornerstone
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s start to the 2019-20 season also saw the Thunder earn a lot of draft picks. However, it was evident that OKC were prepared to build around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the franchise’s cornerstone.
Looking ahead
With a young and talented roster, the OKC Thunder have a bright future ahead of them. As the team continues to develop, fans can expect to see exciting performances and possibly even a deep playoff run in the coming years.
