OKC Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) smiles during a break in play : Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Though in the midst of a full-fledged rebuild and coming off of their worst season (win-percentage wise) in franchise history, the OKC Thunder are truly an enviable team.
Yes, they missed out on the postseason for the first time in five years, and for just the second time since their inaugural 2008-09 campaign, but their 22-win 2020-21 campaign seemingly went according to plan.
Now, with their placement in the league’s standings, Oklahoma City finds themselves boasting the fourth-best odds of landing the top slot in July’s NBA Draft, and, overall, have a 45.