On one court, Chris Paul and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander argued over who won their impromptu 3-point contest. Steven Adams and Nerlens Noel clowned around on another court, launching high jump shots as if they were guards.
It was a typical Monday of post-practice shenanigans at the Thunder’s gym. Also typical in that rookie Luguentz Dort was missing.
Dort, despite starting the Thunder’s last 14 games, is still not practicing with the team. It makes performances like Sunday night even more remarkable. The undrafted rookie playing on a two-way contract was a perfect 6-of-6 from the field for 15 points in the Thunder’s 131-103 win against the Spurs.