272 million in 4 years! 478 million in 5 years! The three most expensive NBA giants are born, and the road to the championship is full of dangers

The wild NBA has a deep-rooted pattern of strong west and weak east. Looking forward to the new season, except for the Trail Blazers and Jazz, the other 13 teams in the Western Conference are all playoff teams. The Nuggets, Clippers, Rockets, and Timberwolves are even more armed to the teeth, forming an encirclement and suppression trend against the defending champion Thunder. We can never underestimate the heart of a champion, but until the defending champion falls, they will always be the champion! Next, let us take a look at how strong the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder are.

The Thunder realize their dream of a championship and create history

Since the Thunder landed in Oklahoma City, this young team has been like a beacon for this small border town, inspiring people to move forward! Durant, Westbrook, and Harden once led the Thunder to the Finals. However, as Harden failed to renew his contract and left the Thunder to join the Rockets, Dewey never led the team out of the Western Conference until the relationship fell apart. The three Thunder young men have all won MVPs, but they failed to bring an NBA championship to Oklahoma City. This has become the most difficult thing for thousands of fans. Fortunately among misfortunes, you can always look at the Thunder management's vision. They quickly completed the reconstruction and climbed to the top of glory step by step.

Last season, the Thunder spent heavily to introduce Harten and completed the Kiddy Caruso deal, truly sounding the clarion call for the championship. The Thunder achieved a record of 68 wins and 14 losses in the regular season, leading the pack and setting a new record for the best record in team history. Alexander also brought the scoring champion and MVP trophy back to Oklahoma City. In the playoffs, the Thunder went all the way, sweeping the Grizzlies 4-0, defeating the Nuggets 4-3 in a tiebreaker, sweeping the Timberwolves 4-1, and defeating the Pacers 4-3 in a tiebreaker in the finals to win the NBA championship. This was also the Thunder's first NBA championship trophy in history.

$272 million in four years and $478 million in five years. The Thunder spent money like crazy

From the third youngest to the third youngest, from the overall runner-up to the championship, the Thunder learned the lessons of missing out on the dynasty. They have also tasted the sweetness of the championship, but they will not be satisfied with this. This youngest championship team in NBA history not only has rich immediate combat capabilities, but also has many young stars and future draft picks. They have all the conditions to build a dynasty team. During this offseason, the Thunder selected potential center Sauber with the 15th pick in the first round, and Barnheiser with the 44th pick. At the same time, the Thunder also rewarded the three armies with real money - backup inside player Jaylin Williams signed a three-year, $24 million contract with a team option in the second year; Mitchell signed a three-year, $8.7 million contract with a team option in the second year.

Not only that, the Thunder also spent crazy money on the third young master. Among them, SGA signed a four-year super-max salary contract worth US$272 million in advance, with the final year as a player option. This is also the super-max contract with the highest average annual salary in NBA history. At the same time, the Thunder spent a lot of money on five-year, US$478 million contracts with second young player Jaylen Way and third young player Holmgren. Both of them signed a five-year, US$239 million designated rookie maximum salary contract. Once, the Thunder missed out on a dynasty because they let Harden go for $6 million; now, the Thunder spend $822 million and clearly have the ambition to build a dynasty team. In the words of Antetokounmpo, there is nothing happier than winning the championship. If there is, then it is to win another championship!

The NBA's three most expensive Big Three are born, and the road to the championship is full of dangers.

The Thunder are spending money like crazy, and the three Thunder young men have transformed into the NBA's three most expensive Big Three. The road to establishing a dynasty presents both opportunities and challenges. The Thunder's roster for the new season is released, and the details are as follows: Insider - Holmgren + Harten + Jaylin Williams + Sauber + Carlson (two-way contract), Forward - Jaylen Williams + Kenrich Williams + Dieng + Barnheiser (two-way contract), Defender - SGA + Dort + Caruso + Isaiah Joe + Wiggins + Wallace + Topich + Mitchell. Overall, the Thunder have the most terrifying lineup reserves in the league, with balanced internal and external offense and defense. They are still the top favorites to compete for the championship in the new season.

Everything is ready except for the east wind. However, the defending champion Thunder team's road to the championship in the new season is full of dangers. On the one hand, the Thunder have suffered a wave of injuries of their own, with Sauber (ACL surgery), Topic (testicular surgery), Isaiah Joe (knee) and Mitchell (ankle). On the other hand, the Nuggets, Clippers, and Rockets have all upgraded their lineups with the Thunder as their imaginary enemy. NBA famous coach Van Gundy pointedly pointed out: The Thunder have transformed from the former pursuers to the top teams being chased. No other team can compete with them. The depth of their lineup is really amazing. Even if there are players injured, they have enough people to step up, but if SGA is injured, then the situation is different. The implication: It is easier to conquer a country than to defend it, and the Thunder will have a long road to defend their title! Fans and friends, what do you think of this? Come and leave me a comment to discuss.