Back to the Oklahoma City Thunder Newsfeed

Tanking OKC Thunder nab coveted bottom 3 with 4 games to go

OKC Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) celebrates with forward Darius Bazley (7), guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and center Al Horford (42): Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Well, fans the final week of the NBA season is upon us and with it comes great news for the OKC Thunder as they are closer to reaching the main goal of the season. That being to land the best possible lottery draft position.

The 2020-21 campaign has been dubbed the resiliency era. Initially, this squad overachieved with their scrappy, gritty effort combined with the expedited ascendance of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.