The Oklahoma City Thunder have learned some valuable lessons during their 2024 NBA Playoff run.
The Oklahoma City Thunder wrapped up their first playoff run as a young core. In their return to the biggest stage since the 2019-20 season, the OKC Thunder were able to secure their first playoff series win since 2016, including just the second sweep in franchise history winning in short order against the New Orleans Pelicans in the opening round.
The Oklahoma City Thunder quickly found out the intensity and urgency it takes to win a series against a formidable foe. There is a delicate balance between the need to stay composed and relaxed verse needing to press the issue. As evident by this series and this entire postseason, you just never know. PJ Washington's willingness to put up shots helped the Mavericks, while the Thunder far too often pump-faked away chances.
While some of this falls squarely on Holmgren's shoulders who struggled in the above category of urgency and a healthy dose of "selfishness" as the rookie big man often time looked to get the Thunder into the next action rather than take his own shot, the table setters around him did him no favors all season long.
With Gilgeous-Alexander and Williams each improving as lead ball handlers for Oklahoma City, the Thunder could also stand to benefit from bringing in another guard to help take some of the playmaking duties off the top-scoring duo.May 11, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reacts during / Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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