ESPN's Brian Windhorst reveals he's heard around the league of people comparing Jalen Williams to Scottie Pippen.

Jalen Williams had plenty of critics ahead of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. A lot of pundits questioned whether the Thunder star was a good enough second option next for Oklahoma City to feel good about their title chances.

Adding to the death lineup is a deep bench with players like Alex Caruso, Isaiah Hartenstein and Aaron Wiggins. Unlike the case in 2012, where the Thunder was outmatched by the Heatles, this time around, they are considered favorites against the Pacers. Given the age and talent on the OKC team, many feel the potential of a dynasty is in the making.