Despite passing the eye and statistical tests, the Oklahoma City Thunder journeyed through the 2025 NBA playoffs with a surplus of critics on their championship odds. After they captured the Larry O'Brien trophy, Sam Presti had the chance to jog a joyous victory lap.

Sam Presti is more measured than the construction of the Devon Tower, so what was with the tears after the Thunder won the NBA title?

From top to bottom, Oklahoma City ran a nearly flawless operation this season. As echoed by the media and front offices across the league though, this is nothin