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The Thunder, Sam Presti's 'pivot' and why the darlings of the NBA are preaching patience

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SAM PRESTI WAS in no hurry.

Presti, the Oklahoma City Thunder's executive vice president and general manager since the franchise's final season in Seattle, settled into his chair at the front of the Paycom Center interview room the morning of Sept. 27, the week before training camp.

He was dressed for comfort, wearing a plain, dark blue T-shirt, knowing that he'd be in that chair for quite some time. Presti's semiannual news conferences -- occurring immediately before and after each season -- have become known for their marathon length.