When the Thunder finally decided to embark on the rebuilding process, Sam Presti acknowledged that it would be a lengthy process. The Thunder’s front office does not want to rush the rebuild and will prioritise asset acquisition. Oklahoma City were bad in 2020-21 and this will likely be the same in 2022.
There are plenty of interesting, high-level prospects at the top of this Draft. Jalen Duren and Chet Holmgren are believed to be two of the strongest players in this class but I believe that there are interesting options abroad who fit with the Thunder’s approach to basketball.