How many future MVPs does OKC Thunder have on its current roster?

joel lorenzi, the oklahoman

Sun, Jan 7, 2024, 4:59 AM·1 min read

Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrates a 3-point play during a win against the Boston Celtics on Jan. 2 at Paycom Center.

Remember when the NBA campaigned its in-season tournament by stealing Chris Moltisanti as the face of its knockoff Ocean’s Eleven heist?

Anthony Davis slinging cards, Julius Randle scoping the scene, Demar Derozan being a chameleon.

Well, The Oklahoman didn’t go that far — columnist Joe Mussatto might not have the skillset for such a job. And the latest episode of Thunder Buddies isn’t sponsored by FanDuel, nor does it feature anything with real stakes. But it does feature some over-unders.

On how many Oklahoma City Thunder players will be participating in this year’s All-Star weekend in one event or another; how many wins this ambitious OKC squad might finish with; how many playoff series’ this team can win this year; how many future NBA MVPs the Thunder has.

Mussatto and Thunder beat writer Joel Lorenzi rolled the dice on all of it. They also discussed OKC’s loss in Atlanta, initial All-Star fan voting and more.

Mussatto: Why make a trade? OKC Thunder already looks like NBA Finals contender