Kofi Inkoom
Lately, the national media has begun acknowledging and appreciating the Oklahoma City Thunder’s efforts in the league.
Following three years of rebuilding, it seems that Thunder’s general manager, Sam Presti, has worked his magic once more.
The Thunder’s young core has been widely voted as the most promising in the league by executives, and when you look at their roster, it’s hard to dispute this claim.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is at the forefront, having transformed into one of the league’s top players last season.
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Chet Holmgren, the 2022 No. 2 pick, adds to their strength. Jalen Williams was the runner-up in Rookie of the Year voting, and Josh Giddey is anticipated by some executives to have a breakout season this year.
And that’s not even taking into account recent lottery picks like Ousmane Dieng and Cason Wallace, both of whom have the potential to become valuable rotation players for OKC.
The considerable pool of young and promising talent has garnered widespread attention from national media, who are expecting a bright future and present for the Thunder.
ESPN’s NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski is among those who share this sentiment.
During a recent appearance on NBA TODAY, Wojnarowski expressed his belief that the Thunder could house several future All-Stars on their current roster.
“I believe there are four potential All-Stars in that lineup down the road, and maybe Holmgren is a potential MVP candidate for sure,” Wojnarowski stated.
Woj: “I think there are 4 potential All-Stars in that [Thunder] lineup down the road, and maybe [Chet] Holmgren’s a potential MVP candidate certainly.” pic.twitter.com/Sb1kkdwJcI
— Oh no he didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) October 11, 2023
This is certainly high praise coming from Woj, who is widely regarded as one of the best sources of breaking news in the industry.
If his assessment holds true, the Thunder have positioned themselves for another extended period of contention for an NBA title.
The Thunder kicked off their preseason with a game against the San Antonio Spurs, securing a close victory with a score of 122-121. The preseason campaign continues as they host the Detroit Pistons later today.