OKLAHOMA CITY — While an NBA champion and a life-changing max contract extension add a “very nice” touch ahead of Year 4, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams is pursuing greatness. The championship window is wide open for the Thunder. Williams agreed to a five-year, $287 million extension over the summer, joining MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren as one-third of an $800-plus million front office investment.

This is what happens when an organization is eyeing not one, but multiple championships. And with an NBA Finals title comes increased national exposure, as the league watches to see if its youngest team can repeat last year's success. Meanwhile, Williams and the Thunder will look to convert that pressure into motivation ahead of 2025-26.

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