{"id":8513,"date":"2021-02-09T15:19:22","date_gmt":"2021-02-09T21:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fredsportsextra.com\/?p=8513"},"modified":"2021-02-09T15:19:22","modified_gmt":"2021-02-09T21:19:22","slug":"thunder-player-profiles-of-2021-season-after-23-games-played","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fredsportsextra.com\/?p=8513","title":{"rendered":"Thunder player profiles of 2021 season after 23 games played….."},"content":{"rendered":"
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With a record of ten wins and thirteen loses at a little more than on quarter of the current NBA season, the Oklahoma City Thunder has set their course in getting to a lottery pick in the next draft.\u00a0 Sure, the Thunder have actually been better than some thought they would be at this time, but as the team scrambles through the season, Big Blue fans should not worry that the team will win too many games not to get their chance of a very high draft pick.<\/span><\/h6>\n

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This team, as directed by General Manager Sam Presti and coached by first year mentor Mark Daigneault, have done two things really well.\u00a0 The development of the talent already here on Reno Street and the Thunder team concept of hard work continue to prosper as the NBA works its way through another season.<\/span><\/h6>\n

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A look at the current roster and the prospects for their future with OKC:<\/span><\/h6>\n
TREVOR ARIZA: Age 36\u00a0 Has not played and is not in the future plans. Will be a retired NBA player shortly. Long range future with OKC:\u00a0 None.\u00a0 Trade possibilities: Extremely high<\/span><\/h6>\n

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DARIUS BAZLEY:\u00a0 Age 21.\u00a0 Current starter.\u00a0 Continues to develop his skills which are numerous.\u00a0 Strong on the ball offensive skills for a young player, adequate range, and a competent defender, could be a part of the long range future if he continues to improve and become more consistent.\u00a0 Not afraid of the game and takes risks.\u00a0 Could be a starter in the NBA for many years or a top reserve at least.\u00a0 Should not be a salary issue that OKC will have to deal with when the time comes.\u00a0 Long range future: Will be with OKC in five years.\u00a0 Trade possibilities: Medium<\/span><\/h6>\n

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MOSES BROWN:\u00a0 Age 22.\u00a0 Very limited action.\u00a0 Long range future: Will be out of the league in 5 years.\u00a0 Could hang with OKC for another year but nothing is guaranteed.\u00a0 Trade possibilities:\u00a0 High\u00a0 but could be released by team.<\/span><\/h6>\n

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LUGENTZ DORT Age 22. Current Starter. Has become the primary defender on the team. Having a contract that locks him with the Thunder, he will wait until he can sign a better deal in three years. Valuable player that will demand a lucrative contract in the future.\u00a0 A long range piece in the future of the team. Has developed his offensive game and three point shot. Long range future: Long time starter and important in the rebuild.\u00a0 Trade possibilities: Weak but could be an important piece in a trade.<\/span><\/h6>\n

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SHAI-GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER\u00a0 Age 23.\u00a0 Current star of the team.\u00a0 Hopefully the Thunder can keep him for the balance of his most productive years in the Association.\u00a0 Long range future:\u00a0 Here in OKC.\u00a0 Trade possibilities: Anyone is tradeable but not not SGA right now.<\/span><\/h6>\n

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JOSH HALL\u00a0 Age 20\u00a0 Role player\/backup.\u00a0 Long range future: Insignificant team member.\u00a0 Trade possibilities:\u00a0 If anyone wants his services.\u00a0 A pawn in any future trade at most.<\/span><\/h6>\n

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GEORGE HILL Age 35\u00a0 A veteran guard that has some abilities other teams might want for a run in 2021.\u00a0 Not in the long range plans and a trade most likely in the coming weeks.\u00a0 Injury to hand does not bode well, either for OKC or for Hill.<\/span><\/h6>\n

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AL HORFORD\u00a0 Age: 35\u00a0 A capable center that would be a good addition to a team that needs a boost for the final months of the season.\u00a0 Not in the long range plans and a trade likely in the coming weeks.<\/span><\/h6>\n

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JUSTIN JACKSON\u00a0 Age 26\u00a0 A good backup on this Thunder team and has shown some ability to play various positions.\u00a0 Could be in OKC for a few years as a low budget team member.\u00a0 Trade possibilities: Average and could be a secondary piece in a much larger shuffle of players.<\/span><\/h6>\n

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TY JERONE Age:\u00a0 23\u00a0 Team member that fills out the current roster.\u00a0 Not in the long range plans and could be a trade piece at any time.<\/span><\/h6>\n

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THEO MALEDON\u00a0 Age: 19\u00a0 An important guard in the rebuild.\u00a0 Has shown abilities and improvement in his short time with OKC.\u00a0 A future backup guard and possible starter as a pint guard when needed.\u00a0 Currently in the long range plans but could be an important trade piece.<\/span><\/h6>\n

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DARIUS MILLER\u00a0 Age:\u00a0 30\u00a0 Coming back to the NBA after a couple of years in Europe, is not in the plans for the future but could help anther team as he gets back to action.\u00a0 Has played well in this short time on the court and has been solid as a backup.\u00a0 Trade possibilities: High<\/span><\/h6>\n

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MIKE MUSCALA\u00a0 Age:\u00a0 29\u00a0 \u00a0Has played well this season and shows he belongs in the league as a deadly three point gunner.\u00a0 Likes playing in OKC. Long range not in OKC’s plan.\u00a0 Trade possibilities:\u00a0 Strong<\/span><\/h6>\n

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ALEKSEJ POKUSEVSKI\u00a0 Age 19\u00a0 Youngest player in the NBA, Presti is hoping that the seven footer with point guard skills can deliver a starting player in time.\u00a0 Has tremendous potential and his development will continue.\u00a0 Long range piece for OKC. Trade possibilities:\u00a0 very low<\/span><\/h6>\n

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ISAIH ROBY\u00a0 Age 23\u00a0 Has developed into a good center backup for this team.\u00a0 Continues to improve.\u00a0 Long range he could be a piece in this rebuild as a back up post player.\u00a0 Trade possibilities are average.<\/span><\/h6>\n

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KENDRICH WILLIAMS\u00a0 Age 26\u00a0 Has played will for OKC and a key backup. A player that could be in OKC for a few years as of his ability and salary considerations.\u00a0 Trade possibilities:\u00a0 average.<\/span><\/h6>\n

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