Oklahoma City Thunder 2024-25 Player Grades

By Owen Pannell | KZA Sports

After a magical championship season for the Oklahoma City Thunder, it's time to hand out grades for each player’s performance. From MVP-level dominance to under-the-radar contributors, here's how the roster stacks up.

Brandon Carlson – A

For someone who got a 10-day in November, he ended up really well. Averaging 4 points and 2 rebounds with good defense in 32 games played is pretty solid for a two-way player, and he also put up 19 points and 9 rebounds in the G League. He likely earned himself a spot as a two-way player next year.

Alex Caruso – A

If this was only a playoff grading, this would be an easy A+. However, his offense during the regular season wasn’t too good. His defense was elite, however, and in the playoffs the Thunder do not win the championship without Caruso. Great season for him.

Ousmane Dieng – C

After statistically the worst season of his career, Dieng’s future in OKC is in question. He certainly has potential, but he won’t get enough playing time in OKC to maximize that. He could be traded before this offseason is over, and we will see if he will hit his potential.

Lu Dort – A+

Finally getting the national recognition he deserves, he made All-Defensive 1st Team. Being the best defender on a historic defense, guarding elite scorers every single night, is all you can ask of Dort, so this is a perfect season from him.

Alex Ducas – C-

Barely did anything in the NBA or the G League, his future in the league is definitely in jeopardy. He would have liked this season to go differently.

Adam Flagler – B

Flagler is a fan favorite. He probably won’t ever have a great career in the NBA, but the fans sure do love him. He is a very talented scorer (demonstrated in the G League) and he is not afraid to let them fly when he comes up to the big leagues. Didn’t hit a lot of his shots this year, but at least he has all the support he needs.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – A+

This is the most obvious A+ of all time. MVP, WCF MVP, Finals MVP, scoring champ, All-NBA 1st Team, All-Star — not much else you could ask for from SGA. He has cemented himself as a top 2 (1) player in the world, so any other grade than an A+ would invalidate this entire list.

Isaiah Hartenstein – A-

He only played 57 regular season games, but this was the best season of his career and was a HUGE part to the success of OKC this season. His play dropped a little bit in the postseason, but he was still amazing and was a great free agency signing for the Thunder last offseason.

Chet Holmgren – B

Sadly, what was on pace to be an All-NBA season for Chet was hindered thanks to a hip injury, but he came back and was elite defensively in the playoffs. His offense was questionable after his injury, but he made up for it on the defensive side of the ball. Without him, OKC doesn’t win this championship, and I know he will be even better next year.

Isaiah Joe – B+

Isaiah Joe was an elite 3-point shooter in the regular season, but he sort of fell off in the playoffs. Averaging 10 points and close to 3 threes a game is amazing, but he didn’t get much run in the postseason, likely thanks to his poor defense. Still, coming off a contract extension, this was a good season for Joe.

Dillon Jones – C-

For being a 1st-round pick, Jones was pretty disappointing this year. He has shown some flashes, but even in the G League he just wasn’t great. After recently being traded to the Wizards, maybe he can develop there.

Ajay Mitchell – B+

Mitchell solidified himself as a good bench PG, and just earned himself an extension. He missed more than half the games, which is why this grade isn’t an A, but when he did play he looked much better than a rookie 2nd-round pick.

Cason Wallace – A+

Cason Wallace is gonna be a great player for a long time. He is an elite defender, and can get buckets on the other side. He has drawn comparisons to Jrue Holiday, and in only his 2nd year Wallace has turned into an All-Defensive level player.

Aaron Wiggins – A+

If you told me last year that Aaron Wiggins would have a 40-piece this year, I wouldn’t believe you. He was an elite scorer off the bench this year, and when the starters were out he was able to carry the offensive load. He didn’t fall off in the playoffs either, giving the Thunder quality minutes on their way to a championship.

Jalen Williams – A+

JDub has locked himself in as a top 20 player in the NBA, probably even higher. All-NBA 3rd Team, All-Star, and All-Defensive Team as the 2nd option on the best team in the NBA is insane. He has progressed so much, and his best basketball is still ahead of him.

Jaylin Williams – A+

JWill is extremely underappreciated. He held it down when he was our only center, and was a great backup big all year. He also absolutely clamped Jokic in Round 2 of the playoffs. His biggest impact though: on the bench and in the locker room. He is the goated teammate, and impacts the game so much even when he’s off the floor.

Kenrich Williams – A

Kenrich Williams is the perfect role player. Willing to do whatever the team needs him to do, whether that’s on the floor or off the floor. When he gets in the game, he finds any way he can to make an impact. Great, great player the Thunder have in Kenny Hustle.

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