OKC Thunder general manager Sam Presti enters the draft with three first-round picks and three second-round picks. cover2
Throughout the period leading up to the NBA Draft, there were copious stories tied to the OKC Thunder. The most popular suggested Sam Presti was looking to trade up specifically into one of the top four positions. It was easy to buy into these rumors because the best way for a small market team like OKC to formulate a title-worthy team is through the draft.
Four players were noted to be generational talents and with their horde of draft picks, it made complete sense Presti would try to trade up from sixth.