As a long-time fan favorite, it comes as no surprise Nick Collison will get a parting gift from the organization. OKC has seen several changes in recent years and been through many highs and lows. But Collison has always been a staple.
Although steadily seeing his production decrease with his playing time as he aged, Collison continued to do what he did best – lead. Both by example and on the sideline, Collison has been the true leader of the team since the move from Seattle in 2008.
Simply put, Collison’s game was to do the dirty work.