The Warriors changed the NBA. Thunder vs. Spurs will decide what comes next

Compelling basketball will always span generations, and OKC-SAS is the next version of that for us.

Let’s get the history right first, because it matters.

Back in May of 2016, the Oklahoma City Thunder walked into Oracle Arena and stole Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals from the defending champion Golden State Warriors. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook overwhelmed a 73-win team on its own floor. By the time OKC grabbed a 3-1 series lead, the ba…