Aaron Wiggins must examine himself: We cannot return to next season in the same form.

Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Aaron Wiggins said in an interview that players must reflect on their past games and cannot return to the same state next season.

In the highly anticipated Game 7 of the 2025/26 NBA Western Conference Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder, after a close series of comebacks and crucial baskets from Gilgeous-Alexander, Carson Wallace, and Alex Caruso, were ultimately defeated 103-111 by the San Antonio Spurs at home. They were eliminated 3-4 in the series and will miss out on advancing to the NBA Finals.

"I think this is an opportunity for each of us and the whole team to examine ourselves," said 27-year-old Aaron Wiggins. "We have to come back in better shape. We didn't reach our ultimate goal this year, which shows that the whole NBA is constantly improving."

"We can't go back to next season in the same condition. Although I think the team has made progress, we also have to take care of our bodies and get better in that regard."

Aaron Wiggins continued, "So each of us needs to seriously examine ourselves, reflect on our own problems, and strive to improve before the start of next season."

In addition, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach DeGnott previously stated that player injuries had a certain impact on the team's playoff run.

Degnot said, "Losing Jalen Williams will affect the team's performance, and losing Ajay Mitchell will also affect the team. But we are still able to maintain a very good performance, and I am proud of that. These experiences will continue to pay off in the future and will help us in the upcoming season."

"I look forward to seeing a healthy Jalen Williams, and I also look forward to seeing a full and healthy team, and seeing how high such a team can go in the future."

Degnot continued, "This past year has been very difficult for Jalen Williams, and we must do everything we can to help him get back to his best form, and he himself also needs to keep working hard."

Image source: Internet