In the aftermath of roster shakeups right before the trade deadline last week, the OKC Thunder had a seat to fill. Speculation abounded as to who may fill that 15th roster spot (lookin’ at you, Perk), but a name that admittedly hadn’t been on many radars soon surfaced. And on Wednesday, the Thunder officially announced the addition of guard Norris Cole II.
We have history
Let’s address the elephant in the room. Norris Cole is a two-time NBA champion. But, here’s the thing: you may remember that one of those championships came in 2012, when the OKC Thunder was only three wins away from winning the title.