The Oklahoma City Thunder have emerged as one of the top teams in the NBA, largely thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s superstar performances. Averaging over 30 points per game in the last two seasons, SGA has firmly established himself as an offensive juggernaut. However, if the Thunder want to elevate their game and truly challenge for dominance, they need more consistent offensive contributions from the rest of the roster. This is especially crucial for nights when SGA can’t carry the team single-handedly.
Head coach Mark Daigneault is acutely aware of this need and has called for more aggressiveness from the team’s wing players, particularly Jalen Williams and Aaron Wiggins. Daigneault emphasized the importance of efficiency, stating, “When a guy can do something efficiently, that tells you can stretch them a little more.” Wiggins, who shot an impressive 49.2% from beyond the arc last season, and Williams, who continues to improve, are prime candidates to take on more offensive responsibility.
With defenses focused on Gilgeous-Alexander, players like Wiggins and Williams often find themselves open, and the key to unlocking the Thunder’s full offensive potential lies in their willingness to shoot more. Wiggins’ efficiency from deep, paired with Williams’ rising impact, could give OKC a lethal perimeter game.
The Thunder were already ranked third in offensive rating last season, posting an impressive 118.3. But the potential for even greater offensive firepower is there if these wings embrace a more aggressive shooting mindset. Daigneault has been pushing them in this direction during training camp, encouraging them to shoot more and demand the ball when open.
With SGA as an elite scorer and underrated playmaker, averaging 6.2 assists per game last season, the Thunder have the foundation to become the best offensive team in the league. If Wiggins, Williams, and other key players like Lu Dort and Alex Caruso can capitalize on open looks and increase their volume, OKC could be a legitimate threat to dethrone teams like the Boston Celtics from the top of the offensive rankings. The pieces are there—now it’s just a matter of execution.
