Get Well Russy: OKC Offseason Thread

[DoubleJ13]

Serge saying now he wants to work with Dream if there's time this summer. He wanted to last summer but couldn't due to the Olympics. So there's hope.

In hilarious news Perk said working with Dream is overrated & you only need 1 go to move & a counter. That's right Perk aka the lord of the post.

 

[DoubleJ13]

Russy is off them crutches

We lost Mo Cheeks to the Pistons & he's looking to take people with him as assistants. Mo actually did a good job helping Russy keep calm a lot.

Serge don't know what the fukk he's doing this summer. He is doing Adidas camp stuff & there was rumors he had knocked up Keri Hilson

Is the Eurobasket in your plans? Serge Ibaka: As of now I'm on vacation and haven't thought about it. Is there any objection about it coming from your team. Serge: They have told me something (about it) because I've had three years with no rest. Will it be your call? Serge Ibaka: Yes, but no decision yet. We can talk about it moving forward. I love playing with the National Team because I've had the best moments of my career there. It was always a dream and I've had a good time there.

The Thunder have worked out Steven Adams, Adonis Thomas, Cody Zeller, Kelly Olynyk, Gorgui Dieng, Vander Blue, Mouhammadou Jaiteh, Alex Len(just a meeting), Ray McCallum, Tim Hardaway Jr, Janis Timma, Robert Covington, & Amath M’baye. Presti has also scouted Rudy Gobert fairly heavily.

Most places have us taking Adams at 12 & that's what I think will happen unless someone falls & Presti pulls the trigger. I saw one of the Thunder writers mention trying to trade the 12 & 29 to Atlanta for 17 & 18, I wouldn't mind that in this draft but if we had to give up anything else I wouldn't do it.

 

[cfountain]

I'm all for best player available

I kinda wish we could get 13 from Dallas.

 

[DoubleJ13]

draft

I'm fine with Adams, he has potential to develop into a good quality center. Should have handed him a Tulsa hat with the amount of time he'll spend there next season.

Andre Roberson seemed like a reach for the 1st round. He fits the long wiry athlete demo of the team though since he is built like KD. Draft Express compares him loosely with Shawn Marion, Kawhi Leonard, & Kenneth Faried. They also say "While Roberson's offensive game is a work in progress at best at this stage of his development, the same cannot be said for his defense and rebounding, two areas he continued to excel as a junior."

Alex Abrines is staying overseas, & I kind of doubt he'll show up anytime soon. He didn't want to go in the 1st round so he wouldn't have a set salary when he did show up. So if he does really well overseas & thinks OKC will pay him big money, he'll probably get his rights traded.

We bought the rights to Grant Jerrett from Portland. I don't think he'll make the team over a guy like Liggins or Orton though. He is another long wiry guy who is a stretch PF. Draft Express compares him to Ryan Anderson & Channing Frye. All he can really do is shoot. He had potential to go undrafted so I don't know what Presti sees that he felt the need to trade for him.

 

[ThugLife]

 

[OTC]

I'm going to need someone to tell me something good about Steven Adams, because I know NOTHING about this dude skill wise.

Cant be worse then Perk tho, no matter when he started playing basketball

 

[cfountain]

I liked our draft. we basically went all upside.

Steven Adams-banking on upside. let's be honest, he can play for us this season and be better than what Perk is now. and he isnt a complete joke if you want him to catch and shoot or try to dunk. No more slow mo Perk dunks...after next season hopefully

Roberson- amazing rebounder, damn good defender and can block shots. he was the stat guys pick. undersized 4 that has a nose for the ball. offensively...maybe he can develop the NBA corner 3 shot. He wasnt terrible from 3 in college.

Abrines- the exected EuroStash he's only 18 and a lot of scouts had their eye on him. Like most EuroStash picks, crapshoot on whether he comes over in 2-3 years.

Jerrett- dude is gonna be in the D-League with likely no chance to get out compared to Adams and Roberson.

depending on who we cut out of Thabeet or Orton(most likely Orton IMO) Adams may see more actual time with the team. I wish they would let him be the back up because he, like Lamb(maybe even more), needs NBA minutes.

I wasnt as upset with the pick as folks on DT. I just took the selection as they have full faith in Lamb and Reggie...or know Martin will be back which I REALLY doubt considering the cap situation. and honestly I'd rather role with Reggie/Lamb/3PT shooting SF.

 

[cfountain]

I'm going to need someone to tell me something good about Steven Adams, because I know NOTHING about this dude skill wise.

Cant be worse then Perk tho, no matter when he started playing basketball

he killed Noel...but Noel also got his tho. Adams had the better game.

NBA PROSPECTS Nerlens Noel VS Steven Adams - New Zealand Native 1st game in USA - YouTube

 

[OTC]

Yeah from what I see on youtube, he would definitely benefit from some minutes

Like you've been saying, The summer league team should be very fun to watch

 

[cfountain]

Kevin Martin basically confirming he's gone
Kevin Martin puts Thunder in free agency pickle

He wasnt with the coming of the bench for freaking Thabo nonsense

"I'm working this summer like I've always worked in the past, being that No. 1 guy. So if it doesn't work out with OKC, I feel like there's no other (team where he wouldn't start), unless I went to a Miami with D-Wade or the Lakers behind Kobe…I'm only 30, still in the middle of my prime."

another SG lost to Brooks being unwilling to change the damn lineup...those this one was expected.

 

[OTC]

Wonder who they'll end up signing if K-Mart bounces

 

[cfountain]

Wonder who they'll end up signing if K-Mart bounces

honestly, I think a 3PT shooting 3. I'm cool with either Wright or Webster.

kinda makes the bench scoring load fall on Reggie/Lamb/FreeAgent...

we're putting a lot of faith in Reggie and Lamb. And expecting similar production from KD and Russ plus improvement from Ibaka. Free agency starts tomorrow. Questions will finally get answered

 

[DoubleJ13]

Only glaring hole on the roster to fill is a 3rd PG.

We have 4 roster spots available to fill depending on who's options get picked up & Grant Jerrett actually making the team. I assume Liggins & Hash will be back since they did their jobs last season. Orton is probably gone & I think Jerrett won't make the roster, but will play in Tulsa & develop this year.

As long as Fisher isn't signed I'll be happy.

 

[cfountain]

we're going after Dorrell Wright. I hope we can get him.

Presti attempting a Sign-and-Trade for Martin...

If only we could get rid of Perk

 

[SHO-NUFF]

Only glaring hole on the roster to fill is a 3rd PG.

We have 4 roster spots available to fill depending on who's options get picked up & Grant Jerrett actually making the team. I assume Liggins & Hash will be back since they did their jobs last season. Orton is probably gone & I think Jerrett won't make the roster, but will play in Tulsa & develop this year.

As long as Fisher isn't signed I'll be happy.

DT reporting us tryna pull Telfair

we're going after Dorrell Wright. I hope we can get him.

Presti attempting a Sign-and-Trade for Martin...

If only we could get rid of Perk

this would be noice.......he and Russ played together in HS