Compared To The Panthers Winning The Stanley Cup, The OKC Thunder Made Winning An NBA Championship Look Like The Biggest Chore Ever
It genuinely looked like these dudes were upset about winning. Like they had to pretend to be happy for a few seconds because they know that's the emotion they're supposed to be feeling. But now they're pissed they have to stick around in OKC for even longer to check off the chore list of celebratory events. It either looks like they would rather be getting ready for a flight to Cancun in the morning, or that they legitimately do not give a shit about winning an NBA title.
Even the scene in the locker room after was more just pretending to be happy for a minute or so.
Here's the thing--if you're a bunch of nerds who don't drink, then it is what it is. Maybe popping bottles and deleting every Michelob Ultra in sight isn't for you. Seems kinda lame, but maybe that's just not their style. But for the locker room to be completely silent after a couple of shitty bottle pops?
To me, that just seems like a bunch of dudes who don't love to win. Guys who are good at a sport, but aren't addicted to competing. Matthew Tkachuk is literally addicted to winning. It's all he can think about anymore.
Meanwhile, the dudes on the Thunder probably couldn't even tell you the score of their game. They look like they're just clocking in and out to any other job to them. Sad, but not surprising! The NBA just doesn't inspire that level of dedication and competitive fire.