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Matisse Thybulle pulls out of NBA Combine amid rumors of promise from OKC Thunder

To say OKC Thunder General Manager, Sam Presti has a draft type would be like calling Russell Westbrook an athlete. It is a fact Presti likes lanky, defensive minded prospects. Consequently, the GM also seems to turn a blind eye to the ability of said prospect to be able to shoot.

Scan back through the past several drafts and the commonality of the picks all point to the same prototypical type. Sure, Terrance Ferguson and Hamidou Diallo show upside and have yet to reach their potential but the clear similarities are their defensive ability and athleticism.

In fairness, the clear identity of the OKC Thunder is defense first and foremost.