Sat May 10 04:20:00 UTC 2025: **OKC Thunder’s Sam Presti Named NBA Executive of the Year**
**OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – May 6, 2025** – Oklahoma City Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti has been awarded the 2024-25 NBA Executive of the Year, the league announced today. This is Presti’s first time winning the award, after three previous runner-up finishes.
Presti orchestrated a remarkable season for the Thunder, culminating in a league-leading 68-14 record, tied for the sixth-best regular season record in NBA history. The team also set a new NBA record for scoring differential, outscoring opponents by an average of 12.9 points per game.
Key offseason acquisitions by Presti, including guard Alex Caruso and center Isaiah Hartenstein, significantly contributed to the Thunder’s success. Caruso’s defensive prowess helped Oklahoma City lead the league in defensive rating (106.6), while Hartenstein established career highs in points, rebounds, and assists.
The award is voted on by one basketball executive from each NBA team. Presti’s 18th season with the Thunder franchise marks a culmination of his strategic vision and talent acquisition, solidifying his place among the league’s elite executives.
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