The Oklahoma City Thunder are ahead of schedule in a massive rebuild. Thanks in large part to All-NBA selection, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder finished one win away from advancing from the play-in to the NBA Playoffs.
Typically, teams in this position are searching for one specific need to fill to complete the roster. Instead of drafting a specialist, OKC general manager Sam Presti opted to trade up two spots to select a jack-of-all-trades, Cason Wallace.
“We’re always looking for the best player for the Thunder,” Presti said.