There is much to like about this Thunder team, and it’s been well-documented.
* Sharing the ball (literally, sharing the ball). Lots of passing. More movement. Henry Iba could stand this team. Bobby Knight would like this team. You couldn’t say that about recent Thunder squads.
* A pleasant demeanor. Dennis Schroder is example A, having gone from surly to sophomoric in a single season. Schroder loves to clown in post-game.
* A penchant for winning close games. Having to play a lot of close games is a sign that this team is not championship caliber, but winning a bunch of those close games makes for a much better season.