They said the OKC Thunder was doomed after Kevin Durant departed. It was said no one wanted to play with Russell Westbrook. They said Paul George was destined to be a Laker. It was said no big name Free Agent would ever choose to play or stay in Oklahoma City. And, they said the OKC Thunder ownership group is cheap.
On June 30th, 2018, all the above statements were proven wrong. George stayed, as did Jerami Grant. Both players are going to be playing alongside Westbrook, and the ownership group will pay a near $300 million in combined salary and tax penalties.