For all the fun that Summer League provides, preseason is something different entirely. For all the pride the Olympics brought out, this week begins a new level of fandom.
This preseason will be especially intriguing because it will be the first one without the departed Kevin Durant. The Oklahoma City Thunder are now Russell Westbrook’s team.
As great as it was to have one superstar remain in town, OKC 2.0 poses more questions than answers currently. Who will start? How handsome is Alex Abrines? Will Andre Roberson or Steven Adams sign a contract extension?