With training camp under way, the OKC Thunder find themselves with arguably the most formidable frontcourt lineup in years. While Patrick Patterson and Jerami Grant fill up the power forward depth chart, Nerlens Noel and Steven Adams will play at the center spot. Fresh off of signing a 2-year minimum contract, Noel could potentially pan out to be of the free agency steals of this past summer. Noel is the best center backup the OKC Thunder since Russell Westbrook joined the franchise.
Unfulfilled Promise:
A springy, rim-running, tenacious (when engaged) defender, Noel is coming off an underwhelming season with the Dallas Mavericks.