The Oklahoma City Thunder recently achieved NBA success by winning the championship. The team boasts a young core with an average player age under 25, alongside having the highest draft capital in the league. General manager Sam Presti received the NBA executive of the year award for his effective leadership. Other teams have tried to emulate the Thunder's success, resulting in multiple former Thunder executives becoming general managers for different franchises. The Washington Wizards hired two ex-Thunder members, Winger and Dawkins, who aim to implement similar strategies.
Sam Presti, the Thunder's general manager, was named NBA executive of the year after leading the team to an NBA championship while managing a young core.
With an average player age under 25 and the most draft capital in the league, the Oklahoma City Thunder is positioned for sustained success.
Winger and Dawkins, former Thunder executives, now lead the Washington Wizards and aim to replicate the Thunder's successful model of building through the draft.
Rob Hennigan, the youngest general manager in NBA history, struggled with the Orlando Magic, failing to reach the playoffs despite some promising draft picks.
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