THUNDER STUN NBA WITH SUMMER LEAGUE DOMINANCE. Is a championship run on the horizon?

Rylan Stiles and Brandon Rahbar break down the OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER's impressive Summer League performance, highlighting NIKOLA TOPIC's game-changing plays and AJAY MITCHELL's standout contributions. The discussion covers SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER's stellar year, including his NBA 2K26 cover selection, and how BROOKS BARNHEISER fits into the THUNDER's evolving strategy.

Key topics include TOPIC's exceptional feel for the game, MITCHELL's impact as a second-round rookie, and the THUNDER's approach to managing minutes for key players. Brandon offers insider perspectives on the team's depth and young talent development.

Don't miss this in-depth analysis of the OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER's path to success in the upcoming NBA season. Including COMPARING Nikola Topic to JOSH GIDDEY. 

0:00 Intro: Salt Lake City Summer League recap

5:23 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic year and achievements

10:09 Nikola Topic's Summer League performance analyzed

15:28 Comparing Topic to Josh Giddey: Key differences

21:48 Topic's potential role in Thunder's rotation

27:38 AJay Mitchell shines as standout in Summer League

33:22 Brooks Barnheiser impresses with hustle and defense

37:37 Evaluating Thunder's second-round draft strategy

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