This is why Daigneault refers to the Thunder as an uncommon group. Oklahoma City’s youth is much talked about, but it’s a real thing. Gilgeous-Alexander, the West finals MVP, is 26. Collectively, OKC is among the youngest teams in the league. But the group as a whole now displays a level of maturity that belies its years.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are on their way back to the NBA Finals. Oklahoma City punched its ticket Wednesday after defeating Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals,

The Oklahoma City Thunder return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012, becoming one of the youngest teams ever to do it.