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Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Celebrate Thunder's first NBA title with commemorative page prints, books, gear, keepsakes
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Thunder Up! For the first time in its remarkable 17-year history, the Oklahoma City Thunder reigns supreme in the NBA. And all the Loud City fans can relive OKC's championship season through page prints, books and commemorative editions from The Oklahoman, the Thunder's hometown news organization. Advertisement The Thunder's season was one for the ages on the court: A franchise record for victories (68), the biggest point differential in NBA history (12.9 a game), a .696 winning percentage in the playoffs (16-7) and 50-point games from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (4). The Thunder's season also was packed with epic storylines and engaging personalities: SGA crushing The Joker for the MVP award, J-Dub's emergence as more than an All-Star sidekick, Chet Holmgren's courageous return from a fractured pelvis and the visionary chops of Sam Presti and Mark Daigneault. Check out The Oklahoman's lineup of keepsakes. Don't miss your chance to own a piece (or two) of Thunder history! OKC Thunder commemorative page prints Everybody has a wall that needs a little adornment, right? The Oklahoman has three page prints commemorating the Thunder's championship. One highlights the team's on-the-court celebration and one highlights the scene from the champagne-infused locker room. All are available as a museum-quality print on thick matte or luster photo paper. Advertisement The page with DAYS OF THUNDER as its big, bold headline shows Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hoisting the Bill Russell Trophy as the most valuable player of the NBA Finals while surrounded by his teammates. Celebrate the Oklahoma City Thunder's first NBA championship with a commemorative page print from The Oklahoman that shows the team's on-the-court celebration after beating the Indiana Pacers in Game 7. The page with THUNDEROUS as its big, bold headline shows Jalen Williams, sporting goggles after his 20-point night, carrying the Larry O'Brien Trophy in the Thunder's locker room. Celebrate the Oklahoma City Thunder's first NBA championship with a commemorative page print from The Oklahoman that shows the scene from the locker room after the team beat the Indiana Pacers in Game 7. The page with CHAMPS! as its big, bold headline features a dynamic photograph of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander celebrating another basket against the defenseless Pacers. It was the cover of a four-page arena edition crafted by The Oklahoman for the clinching game. Celebrate the Oklahoma City Thunder's first NBA championship with a commemorative page print from The Oklahoman. It was crafted to be the cover of four-page arena edition for the clinching game. These page prints start at $30 (plus tax and shipping). Elegant upgrade options through the USA TODAY Store include framed editions. To order, go to Advertisement Buy our commemorative Thunder page prints OKC Thunder championship books The award-winning sportswriters and photographers at The Oklahoman have crafted two books about the Thunder's season: 'THUNDERSTRUCK' and 'Thunder Up!' Each tells the championship story in different ways and with different formats. Each features scores of color photos and insider observations about your team (from Joel Lorenzi, Jenni Carlson and Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman). Celebrate the Oklahoma City Thunder's first NBA championship with a commemorative book from The Oklahoman titled "THUNDERSTRUCK." 'THUNDERSTRUCK: The Oklahoma City Thunder's Historic Run to the 2025 NBA Championship' will be available at a variety of stores by the weekend of June 27, although it also can be ordered online right now at 'THUNDERSTRUCK,' a 128-page softcover book, chronicles the unforgettable moments of this championship season. From beating Nikola Jokic in the season opener to winning a franchise record of 15 straight games to hoisting the Larry O'Brien Trophy on OKC's home court. 'THUNDERSTRUCK' retails for $17.95 (plus tax and shipping if purchased online). Advertisement Buy our THUNDERSTRUCK championship book The Oklahoman has crafted a book about the Oklahoma City Thunder's amazing 2025 championship season. 'Thunder Up! SGA's MVP Season and OKC's Historic Championship Run' also covers the thrills and chills of the championship season but highlights the people and personalities forever etched in OKC lore. 'Thunder Up!' is a premium hardcover collector's book with more pictures, more pages and more Thunder. At 160 pages, it features more on SGA's 54-pointer against Utah. More on the showdowns with the Cavaliers of Donovan Mitchell and the Lakers of Luka Doncic and LeBron James. More on the playoff march that steamrolled Ja Morant and the Grizzlies, Jokic and the Nuggets, Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves and, finally, Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers. Order 'Thunder Up!' for just $31.95 — a 20% discount off the $39.95 retail price (plus tax and shipping). You also can receive a printable certificate for a graduation gift. Order at Buy our Thunder Up! championship book Advertisement Many fans will want "THUNDERSTRUCK" and "Thunder Up!" Some fans never will take the coffee-table book out its shrink-wrapping so that it can be passed down to future generations, all brought up the right way to wear Thunder blue. OKC Thunder print keepsakes, special editions Read all about it! The Oklahoman has three exclusive, limited-edition keepsake items hot off the press. And they come in a bundle that costs only $15 (plus tax and shipping). Check 'em out: You get the CHAMPS! newspaper crafted by The Oklahoman to be at Paycom Center for the clinching game. a It's a four-page arena section and it's not available in stores. You get an eight-page commemorative edition that includes dazzling photography and page prints from the Thunder's championship run. This edition is printed on heavier stock and is not available in stores. You get the championship celebration edition of The Oklahoman, to be published Tuesday, June 24. To order the $15 bundle, go to and search THUNDER. Advertisement Buy our championship bundle of print keepsakes OKC Thunder championship gear Looking for OKC Thunder championship hats, T-shirts and more? Fanatics is among the options for gear that makes a statement. Thunder Up! Buy Thunder championship gear from Fanatics Even more OKC Thunder coverage The Oklahoman provides the world's best coverage of the NBA champion OKC Thunder. Follow the Thunder at Order print and digital subscriptions at 877-987-2737 or Thank you for supporting local journalism. Order digital and print Oklahoman subscriptions Go to The Oklahoman right now Advertisement This story was updated to reflect the latest page prints and book covers from The Oklahoman. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this does not influence our coverage. Contact Gene Myers at gmyers@ Follow him on X @GeneMyers. After nearly a quarter-century as sports editor at the Detroit Free Press, Myers unretired to coordinate book and poster projects across the USA TODAY Network. Check out more books and page prints from the USA TODAY Network, including books by The Oklahoman on the Sooners' fourth consecutive NCAA softball championship and on 60 years of high school basketball championships at State Fair Arena and page prints of SGA winning his MVP award and Oklahoma's 2024 softball title. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Celebrate OKC Thunder's NBA title with our gear, books, keepsakes
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named NBA Finals MVP after powering Oklahoma City Thunder to historic Game 7 win
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Image via:/AFP The Oklahoma City Thunder are the 2025 NBA champions. In a packed Paycom Center, they clinched their first title since relocating from Seattle in 2008 with a 103-91 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 7. The victory capped off a remarkable season led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was named NBA Finals MVP after another elite performance. The 26-year-old star completed a season for the ages with hardware that cements his place among the game's elite. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins elite company with MVP sweep Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made history. He became the first player since LeBron James in 2012-13 to win both the NBA regular season MVP and the Finals MVP in the same season. 'For me this is a win for my family, it's a win for my friends, it's a win for everybody that was in my corner growing up,' Gilgeous-Alexander said after hoisting the Bill Russell Trophy. — NBA (@NBA) In Game 7, the Canadian guard delivered once again, finishing with 29 points, 12 assists, five rebounds, two blocks, and a steal. His steady leadership, even as Indiana led at halftime, helped Oklahoma City explode for a 34-20 third-quarter run that turned the tide. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo 'It means everything. This is why you play the sport—you play every sport to win. We have a team full of competitors, we did what it took to be champions and we deserve this. We rose to the moment and here we are,' he added. Player MIN FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS +/- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander PG 40:11:00 8 27 29.6 2 12 16.7 11 12 91.7 0 5 5 12 1 2 1 5 29 11 Shai now becomes only the 11th player in NBA history to win MVP and Finals MVP in the same season— a group that includes icons like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Shaquille O'Neal. He also became just the fourth player to win a scoring title and Finals MVP in the same season. After the final buzzer, Gilgeous-Alexander collapsed into coach Mark Daigneault's arms, overwhelmed. 'It doesn't feel real,' he said. 'So many hours. So many moments. So many emotions. So many nights of disbelief. So many nights of belief. It's crazy to know that we're all here, but this group worked for it. This group put in the hours and we deserve this.' Also Read: Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder (06/22): Box score, player stats, game summary, and more With this win, Oklahoma City now has its first title banner to hang, one earned with the youngest Finals-winning roster in nearly 50 years. As coach Daigneault summed up, 'They behave like champions. They compete like champions. They are an uncommon team and now they're champions.' The Thunder certainly deserved the win as they have been dominant this entire season. Follow all the live updates, scores, and highlights from the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
USA Today
01-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
NBA Finals MVP odds: What are SGA's, Haliburton's odds of winning Bill Russell Trophy?
NBA Finals MVP odds: What are SGA's, Haliburton's odds of winning Bill Russell Trophy? Show Caption Hide Caption What can we expect next year from 'Inside the NBA' crew? Shaq shares how he's feeling about the last season of 'Inside the NBA' on TNT and what to look forward to next year on a new network. Sports Seriously With the Indiana Pacers' win over the New York Knicks, the 2025 NBA Finals matchup is set, featuring a pair of teams that have only reached the Finals a combined two times (not counting the Thunder's pre-Oklahoma City incarnation as the Seattle SuperSonics), with neither team having won one. That is to say that whichever city emerges victorious will be hoisting its first-ever Larry O'Brien Trophy. Clearly, both the Pacers and Thunder have a lot to play for, so this series might come down to which player on either team can find that extra level deep within them. Who can be the player to etch their name in the NBA history books by rising to the moment? Will it be MVP winner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? That makes the most sense right? After all, he was arguably the main reason the Thunder reached this far in the first place. Could it be Tyrese Haliburton, who has earned himself the clutch badge after nearly averaging a double-double thus far? Who knows? That's why we're leaving the odds to the experts. Here are the top candidates to win the Bill Russell Trophy as the 2025 NBA Finals MVP, based on odds: NBA DRAFT: Winners and losers after landscape-shifting college withdrawal deadline 2025 NBA Finals MVP odds: *All odds via BetMGM Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder (-700) Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers (+700) Jalen Williams, Thunder (+2500) Pascal Siakam, Pacers (+3000) Chet Holmgren, Thunder (+8000) Myles Turner, Pacers (+25000) NBA Finals schedule: *- if necessary Game 1: Pacers at Thunder (Thursday, June 5, 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC) Pacers at Thunder (Thursday, June 5, 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC) Game 2: Pacers at Thunder (Sunday, June 8, 8 p.m. ET on ABC) Pacers at Thunder (Sunday, June 8, 8 p.m. ET on ABC) Game 3: Thunder at Pacers (Wednesdsay, June 11, 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC) Thunder at Pacers (Wednesdsay, June 11, 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC) Game 4: Thunder at Pacers (Friday, June 13, 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC) Thunder at Pacers (Friday, June 13, 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC) Game 5: Pacers at Thunder, (Monday, June 16, 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC)* Pacers at Thunder, (Monday, June 16, 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC)* Game 6: Thunder at Pacers (Thursday, June 19, 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC)* Thunder at Pacers (Thursday, June 19, 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC)* Game 7: Pacers at Thunder (Sunday, June 22, 8 p.m. ET on ABC)* Conference Finals results: Western Conference Thunder win series 4-1 Game 1: Thunder 114, Timberwolves 88 Thunder 114, Timberwolves 88 Game 2: Thunder 118, Timberwolves 103 Thunder 118, Timberwolves 103 Game 3: Timberwolves 143, Thunder 101 Timberwolves 143, Thunder 101 Game 4: Thunder 128, Timberwolves 126 Thunder 128, Timberwolves 126 Game 5: Thunder 124, Timberwolves 94 Eastern Conference Pacers win series 4-2 Game 1: Pacers 138, Knicks 135 (OT) Pacers 138, Knicks 135 (OT) Game 2: Pacers 114, Knicks 109 Pacers 114, Knicks 109 Game 3: Knicks 106, Pacers 100 Knicks 106, Pacers 100 Game 4: Pacers 130, Knicks 121 Pacers 130, Knicks 121 Game 5: Knicks 111, Pacers 94 Knicks 111, Pacers 94 Game 6: Pacers 125, Knicks 108 NBA News: The Oklahoma City Thunder prove time is just a construct
