Mar 14, 2021; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ty Jerome (16) dribbles the ball down the court against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Oklahoma City won 128-122. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Ty Jerome was not on the OKC Thunder fan base radar before the current NBA season. The second-year pro injured his foot diving for a loose ball during training camp and fell down the depth chart as a result.
Little did Thunder fans know, Sam Presti knew the point guard’s potential the entire time.