ESPN's Brian Windhorst reveals he's heard around the league of people comparing Jalen Williams to Scottie Pippen.

Jalen Williams had plenty of critics ahead of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. A lot of pundits questioned whether the Thunder star was a good enough second option next for Oklahoma City to feel good about their title chances.

Adding to the death lineup is a deep bench with players like Alex Caruso, Isaiah Hartenstein and Aaron Wiggins. Unlike the case in 2012, where the Thunder was outmatched by the Heatles, this time around, they are considered favorites against the Pacers. Given the age and talent on the OKC team, many feel the potential of a dynasty is in the making.

The Thunder reached the NBA Finals for the second time in team history, and have drawn comparisons to the 2015-16 Warriors.

The 2025 Thunder featured two All-Stars (Gilgeous-Alexander and Williams with Mark Daigneault coaching), two All-NBA players (Gilgeous-Alexander and Williams) and two All-Defensive Team picks (Lu Dort and Williams).

The Thunder are seeking their first NBA championship in franchise history. The 2011-12 team reached the Finals but fell in five games to the Miami Heat. Since then, Oklahoma City has undergone ...

Despite the constant comparisons, Jalen Williams refuses to see some of his idols as rivals. The 24-year-old has said several times how much he looked up to Westbrook. He doesn't think they need to worry about their all-time place in franchise lore, considering how new they are in their NBA careers.