Sam Presti can’t leave his hotel room without seeing a familiar face.
The Thunder general manager passed Russell Westbrook on Wednesday morning as Presti was returning from a workout. He’s reminisced with former Thunder forward Jeff Green, he’s caught up with his old San Antonio pals and he’s spent time with executives from opposing teams.
“I see Mike D’Antoni about 70 times a day,” Presti said of the Rockets coach.
There’s an asphalt path outside Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa where the Thunder and Rockets are staying. Every morning, D’Antoni walks it and Presti jogs.