Abdel Nader has quietly had a career year this season in OKC. His shooting production has stabilized, his ability to draw fouls and earn free throws is a real threat, and he has improved dramatically on the defensive end. For example, he had a career high FOUR blocks against the Celtics in the Thunder’s riveting one-point win in Boston. His sense of timing, foot movement, and understanding of defensive principles is night and day different from when he first arrived in OKC. Consistency has also been achieved, as Nader is now a reliable player off the bench who can hit open threes, make free throws, and stand his own on the defensive end.
The Abdel Nader Renaissance
