Congrats SGA, the model of consistency
Published March 2026
By Ben Luschen | 5 min read
It was a record many said could never be broken, but now they stand corrected. Congratulations of the highest order to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who last night broke Wilt Chamberlain's record for consecutive twenty-point scoring games with his 127th consecutive such game.
Thousands of NBA players have come and gone since Chamberlain retired in 1973. Great ones—true legends—have graced the courts, but out of the numerous all-stars and champions since then, only SGA has been able to replicate and surpass the consistent scoring prowess of Wilt the Stilt.
Oklahoma Today has spent much of the last year chronicling this Thunder team's distinct hold on state pride, so as we celebrate a historic achievement by the team's franchise cornerstone, join us as we once again take a victory lap for the best team in basketball.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder organization were our Okie of the Year winners in 2025. This year, SGA celebrates setting a new league mark for consecutive games scoring twenty or more points. Photo by Jackson Adair
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander celebrates amongst the fans during the Thunder Championship Parade in downtown Oklahoma City. Photo by Zach Beeker
Introducing our new Okie of the Year honors in 2025, there was only an obvious pick for which group defined the state experience in the calendar year. The Oklahoma City Thunder organization brought endless joy and excitement to fans and proud Oklahomans throughout their stellar regular season and historic playoff run, so it was only right to name the team and Chairman Clay Bennett as the inaugural award winners.
Oklahoma City's first National Basketball Association title could not have been possible without elite play from Gilgeous-Alexander. Who can forget the scene during the championship parade as SGA walked with Canadian flag around his waste and the Larry O'Brien Trophy, living the moment at eye-level with the fans.
We’re on the court, and it looks like a stage, right? And the fans are watching the game and watching us perform. We feel the love when we’re playing, but to be next to them, running around with them, being able to interact with them that closely, you feel it in a different way. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Reminisce on a thrilling championship run felt across the state and all of Thunder Nation in our Okies of the Year feature: Our Okies Of The Year: The Oklahoma City Thunder.
It is no secret that the hometown team also happens to be one of the most fashion-forward squads in the league. But how do Shai, Lu Dort, and Aaron Wiggins rate the outfits of other famous Okies like Reba McEntire, Wiley Post, The GAP Band, and even themselves? We put the teammates on the spot to give their best critiques.
Watch the full Oklahoma Today Show episode from behind the scenes of our November-December cover shoot.
What's a sports team without fans? Nothing, that's what. While the Thunder championship parade in downtown Oklahoma City was in honor of the winning organization and players, the heart of the event was undoubtedly the reported 500,000 fans who crowded the streets to cheer them on and the many more who watched from home. The spirit of June 24, 2025, the day we celebrated in the streets as one, should live on forever. We captured the sights, sounds, and voices that made the occasion an event not soon to be forgotten.
Watch the full Oklahoma Today Show episode from the Thunder Championship Parade.
