Where the Old Guard Ends, the Future Begins
The so-called “Parity Era” of the NBA may finally be ending. While teams struggle under the weight of the second apron, the reigning champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, seem only to be getting stronger, poised to become the next dynasty. The 2025-26 NBA season feels like a generational shift as the 2010s “Old Guard” is entering its twilight.
