It wasn't long ago that the OKC Thunder were considered the darlings of the NBA. The team was easy to root for, with superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading a group of hard-working guys who played egoless basketball and avoided off-court drama.
Recent events, however, have caused a shift in this narrative, with Lu Dort's antics against Nuggets star Nikola Jokic being the straw that broke the camel's back.
The incident sparked controversy across the league and led to a new word being thrown around to describe the reigning champs: villains.
Bill Simmons just hurled heavy accusations at Thunder
Many have questioned the Thunder's ethics this season, and the founder of The Ringer, Bill Simmons, is the latest to hop on the trend.