The Oklahoma City Thunder 2023–24 were driven by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, whose elite scoring, playmaking, and defensive production anchored the team on both ends of the floor. Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren provided versatile secondary scoring, efficient shooting, and defensive impact, while Josh Giddey and Cason Wallace added playmaking and depth. The statistics reflected an efficient, well-balanced roster built on ball movement, perimeter shooting, defensive activity, and contributions throughout the rotation.
Primary offensive engine for the Oklahoma City Thunder, generating elite rim pressure and mid-range efficiency (53.5% FG) while sustaining 30+ PPG on high volume. Operated as late-game closer and defensive playmaker (2.0 SPG), blending isolation scoring with controlled pace in a top-tier Western Conference offense.
MVP-2; DPOY-7; CPOY-3; AS; All-NBA First Team
Jalen Williams
Starter/Star [1.1]
31.3
High [1.2]
19.1
4.0
4.5
1.7
77.14
Secondary creator who thrived as a slasher and weak-side scorer, posting hyper-efficient splits (.540 FG, .427 3P). Functioned as connective playmaker in drive-and-kick sets, defending multiple frontcourt spots and stabilizing bench-heavy lineups with on-ball reps.
CPOY-12
Chet Holmgren
Starter/Star [1.1]
29.4
High [1.2]
16.5
7.9
2.4
2.9
78.41
Floor-spacing rim protector who anchored interior defense (2.3 BPG) while stretching to 37.0% from three. His vertical spacing and weak-side shot blocking transformed OKC’s defensive ceiling and enabled five-out offensive alignment.
ROY-2
Josh Giddey
Starter/Star [1.1]
25.1
Medium [1.1]
12.3
6.4
4.8
1.2
59.94
Oversized guard facilitator who pushed tempo in transition and controlled secondary actions. Rebounding guard presence (6.4 RPG) supported small-ball units, though usage dipped as offense centralized around SGA.
Luguentz Dort
Starter/Star [1.1]
28.4
Medium [1.1]
10.9
3.6
1.4
1.5
42.69
Defensive tone-setter tasked with primary perimeter assignments nightly. Improved catch-and-shoot efficiency (39.4% from three) gave spacing value while maintaining physical on-ball containment against elite wings.
Aaron Wiggins
Key Contributor [1.05]
15.7
Low [1.0]
6.9
2.4
1.1
0.9
23.73
Efficient rotation wing (.562 FG, .492 3P) who provided cutting and spot-up gravity. Delivered low-mistake minutes with strong positional defense and transition finishing.
Isaiah Joe
Key Contributor [1.05]
18.5
Medium [1.1]
8.2
2.3
1.3
0.9
29.41
Movement shooter integral to second-unit spacing, hitting 41.6% from three on volume. Off-ball relocation and quick release forced aggressive closeouts, opening driving lanes for primary ball handlers.
Cason Wallace
Key Contributor [1.05]
20.6
Low [1.0]
6.8
2.3
1.5
1.4
25.20
Rookie combo guard who defended at point-of-attack and shot 41.9% from three. Low-usage but high-impact role emphasized defensive anticipation and connective passing.
Kenrich Williams
Key Contributor [1.05]
14.9
Low [1.0]
4.7
3.0
1.3
0.7
20.37
Versatile forward supplying rebounding and switchable defense. Functioned as lineup balancer capable of screening, short-roll passing, and physical wing defense in small units.
Jaylin Williams
Key Contributor [1.05]
13.0
Low [1.0]
4.0
3.4
1.6
0.8
20.58
Reserve big known for charge-drawing and high-IQ positioning. Facilitated from elbows and maintained spacing with pick-and-pop range.
Gordon Hayward
Key Contributor [1.05]
17.2
Low [1.0]
5.3
2.5
1.6
0.5
20.79
Veteran wing acquired for depth and half-court stability. Operated as secondary ball mover with efficient shot selection in limited appearances.
Vasilije Micić
Bench [1.0]
12.0
Low [1.0]
3.3
0.8
2.5
0.4
14.00
European veteran guard adjusting to NBA pace; orchestrated bench units with pick-and-roll reads but limited scoring efficiency in short stints.
Ousmane Dieng
Bench [1.0]
11.1
Low [1.0]
4.0
1.5
1.1
0.4
14.00
Developmental forward flashing ball-handling at 6’10”; used in low-leverage stretches to expand perimeter skill set and defensive versatility.
Tre Mann
Bench [1.0]
9.2
Low [1.0]
3.8
1.8
1.5
0.2
14.60
Microwave scoring guard in limited action; leveraged pull-up shooting and change-of-pace dribble to create instant offense.
Veteran interior presence signed for depth; offered rim protection and screening in short-term backup minutes.
Olivier Sarr
Bench [1.0]
6.5
Low [1.0]
2.3
2.4
0.1
0.5
10.60
Two-way big supplying efficient interior finishing and weak-side shot blocking in limited call-up appearances.
Dāvis Bertāns
Bench [1.0]
6.1
Low [1.0]
2.9
0.7
0.6
0.4
9.20
Stretch-four specialist spacing beyond the arc (41.7% 3P) to open driving lanes in reserve units.
Adam Flagler
Bench [1.0]
7.0
Low [1.0]
1.5
0.0
2.0
0.0
7.00
Limited sample guard minutes; showcased passing instincts but struggled with perimeter efficiency in brief appearances.
Aleksej Pokusevski
Bench [1.0]
6.0
Low [1.0]
1.2
1.0
0.5
0.2
5.80
Developmental stretch forward utilized situationally; perimeter-oriented skill set but inconsistent shooting limited role.
Mike Muscala
Bench [1.0]
5.7
Low [1.0]
1.1
1.3
0.3
0.2
5.80
Veteran stretch center providing locker-room leadership and floor spacing depth in spot minutes.
Keyontae Johnson
Bench [1.0]
7.3
Low [1.0]
1.2
1.1
0.4
0.1
5.60
Rookie wing earning developmental minutes; energy defender and transition finisher in limited role.
TEAM TOTALS
241.5
120.1
42.0
27.1
15.1
557.49
Balanced, pace-driven offense built around rim pressure, five-out spacing, and multi-creator versatility; defensive identity anchored by length and weak-side rim protection.
Playoff offensive hub for the Oklahoma City Thunder, averaging 30.2 PPG in nearly 40 MPG while facing primary defensive attention. Leveraged pace control, hesitation drives, and mid-range shot creation to maintain scoring efficiency (.496 FG, .432 3P). Defensive activity (1.7 BPG from the guard spot) showcased weak-side rim contests and late-game two-way impact.
Jalen Williams
Starter/Star [1.1]
37.7
High [1.2]
18.7
6.8
5.4
2.2
87.38
Emerged as postseason co-creator, expanding on-ball reps and attacking mismatches from the wing. Balanced scoring and facilitation (5.4 APG) while defending multiple positions. Physical downhill drives and improved pull-up shooting diversified OKC’s half-court offense under playoff pressure.
Chet Holmgren
Starter/Star [1.1]
34.5
High [1.2]
15.6
7.2
2.1
3.2
73.81
Defensive anchor in playoff setting, averaging 2.5 BPG and altering additional attempts at the rim. Offensively stretched coverage beyond the arc while finishing efficiently inside (66.7% on twos). Enabled five-out spacing without sacrificing rim protection.
Luguentz Dort
Starter/Star [1.1]
35.0
Medium [1.1]
10.7
4.6
2.0
1.5
45.16
Primary perimeter stopper tasked with defending elite scorers throughout the series. Offensive value derived from high-volume catch-and-shoot threes (6.4 3PA per game) and physical offensive rebounding from the wing.
Josh Giddey
Starter/Star [1.1]
18.1
Medium [1.1]
8.7
3.6
2.1
0.6
36.30
Utilized situationally as secondary ball handler; pushed tempo in transition and exploited size mismatches in the post. Role fluctuated based on matchup spacing demands, limiting overall usage but preserving playmaking utility.
Isaiah Joe
Key Contributor [1.05]
17.3
Medium [1.1]
6.4
2.2
1.0
0.5
23.33
Movement shooter critical to playoff spacing, converting 41.0% from three. Off-ball relocation and quick trigger forced defensive overreactions, creating driving lanes for primary initiators.
Aaron Wiggins
Key Contributor [1.05]
15.7
Low [1.0]
6.2
3.2
1.0
0.9
23.73
Efficient rotation wing providing slashing and secondary rebounding. Attacked closeouts decisively and finished strong at the rim (63.0% on twos), giving bench units structural balance.
Cason Wallace
Key Contributor [1.05]
19.8
Low [1.0]
4.2
1.3
1.0
1.1
15.96
Rookie guard delivering point-of-attack defense and controlled decision-making. Limited offensive volume but supplied perimeter containment and opportunistic steals in high-leverage minutes.
Jaylin Williams
Key Contributor [1.05]
12.7
Low [1.0]
4.4
3.2
1.5
0.7
20.37
Reserve big offering positional defense and floor spacing (40.9% 3P). Provided connective passing from the elbows and drew charges to swing momentum in bench stretches.
Kenrich Williams
Bench [1.0]
4.6
Low [1.0]
0.6
1.1
0.4
0.1
4.40
Depth forward used situationally for physicality and defensive switching; limited offensive role in short playoff rotation.
