Adding to the death lineup is a deep bench with players like Alex Caruso, Isaiah Hartenstein and Aaron Wiggins. Unlike the case in 2012, where the Thunder was outmatched by the Heatles, this time around, they are considered favorites against the Pacers. Given the age and talent on the OKC team, many feel the potential of a dynasty is in the making.

Jalen Williams reflects on comparisons to the 2011-12 Thunder team as OKC prepares for a pivotal NBA Finals Game 3 vs. the Indiana Pacers.

Despite the constant comparisons, Jalen Williams refuses to see some of his idols as rivals. The 24-year-old has said several times how much he looked up to Westbrook. He doesn't think they need to worry about their all-time place in franchise lore, considering how new they are in their NBA careers.

NO MATTER WHAT, THIS IS GOING TO BE A HISTORIC EVENT ... team made a finals appearance was in 2012. How do the Thunder and Pacers compare? During the regular season, both teams' stats are pretty ...