The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the midst of their rebuild, even after winning 40 games and earning a spot in the NBA play-in tournament. The OKC Thunder must “finish their breakfast,” as Sam Presti says. While this exciting season, with another top-12 pick, Chet Holmgren’s return, and top-five in the league cap space on deck, fans have been clamoring for the OKC Thunder to shift to all-in mode.
While watching this year’s NBA playoffs, the Boston Celtics have provided many lessons for the Oklahoma City Thunder this summer. The main one is Patience.