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Due to the OKC Thunder going into full rebuild mode, the role of Darius Bazley changed from a key reserve to a starter. After gaining a huge amount of experience playing with the likes of Chris Paul and Danilo Gallinari last season, Bazley was always going to be asked to step up to be a key piece for the Thunder.
Bazley showed what he was capable of with his incredible play in the bubble. He elevated his 3-point shot and played with a confidence that had previously been unseen.