It is not often that OKC Thunder head coach Billy Donovan has a great deal of trust in his rookies. After the off-season that was, Donovan needs to show he can develop young players as the Thunder are now building for the future.
Darius Bazley, taken with the 23rd pick of the 2019 draft has shown through training camp and the first part of the season that he is a player beyond his very tender 19 years. Now that he is through his first six games it is time to check on the rookie.