The Thunder won the 24-25 season championship. For the challenges of other teams, former ESPN host and current Sports Illustrated host Rachel Nichols believes that Doncic can create a threat.

"The Oklahoma City Thunder never solved the problem of Luca Doncic, they never. He completely defeated that team, and he beat them with confidence, and the Thunder were discouraged when he walked on the court." Rachel Nichols said, "I just think that if you have a player or team that has the potential to beat the top contender, no matter how the Lakers play against the Nuggets, it's a huge thing, absolutely."