LeBron James still sees Oklahoma City as a title contender despite its play-off defeat to San Antonio last season. He said the Thunder remain a serious threat as the new NBA season begins.
01Summary
- 01The Oklahoma City Thunder were knocked off their title defence last season by the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.
- 02That series went to seven games before Oklahoma City lost.
- 03LeBron James, now with the Philadelphia 76ers, still believes the Thunder can challenge for an NBA championship.
- 04The story marks the start of a new NBA season and focuses on James's view of Oklahoma City.
02Why it matters
The comments add to the debate over which teams can contend for the NBA title this season. For readers, it signals that Oklahoma City is still being treated as a serious threat despite last season’s setback.
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