When the draft process started and it was official the Thunder were picking 14th, Stanley Johnson was my guy. I loved his defensive ability and two-way NBA potential. Strong, tough, physical, and a little Jimmy Butler-ish.
Nothing has really changed to sway me, but problem is, it looks less and less likely the Thunder would have a chance to take him.
It’s not that Johnson’s stock has soared from impressive workouts or draft buzz. He’s just steadily been in the top 8-10 of the draft, leaving the Thunder with an unlikely chance to grab him. Still: He’s probably my favorite fit for the Thunder in the range they’re picking.