The Thunder are still parked at the top of our NBA Power Rankings, and the star turn of one of their role players makes them even more dangerous.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/thunder/onsi as OKC Thunder Again Proving to be NBA’s Best. Fresh off their first championship in the Oklahoma City era, the Thunder were expected to be the best team in the NBA. And they’ve been just that through 10 games.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is once again in the thick of the MVP and scoring title discussions, among oddsmakers and on the KIA MVP ladder, and in an exclusive interview with "The New York Times'" Sam Amick, he said he believes the Thunder didn't play their best basketball on their way to last season's championship.

There has been no shortage of indelible moments in the NBA and its stars this century. Here are our picks for the 25 most noteworthy.

Oklahoma City secured a big win on Friday night, and it counts for more than a typical regular season game. Over the first eight games, the Thunder went undefea

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s defense of the NBA championship they captured last season has started off in great fashion. With a 126-107 road win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, the Thunder remained undefeated and now sit with an 8-0 record through their first eight games this year,

Gobert's teams have also ranked in the top 10 for defensive rating in each of the last five seasons, going back to his days with Utah. The 33-year-old center is a clear floor raiser on defense, and he deserves a spot on this list despite some regression.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are the NBA’s best team, and it will have another chance to prove that over the next few weeks. After winning the NBA title last seaso