The Oklahoma City Thunder will be opening their pre-season in Spain, as they play the historic Real Madrid Baloncesto on a sunny Monday afternoon. The game is part of a good will effort by the NBA to draw more international fans. Alex Abrines, a current Spanish national team player and former FC Barcelona guard, signed with the Thunder over the Summer. This now doubt played a huge role in the NBA’s decision to bring the Thunder to Spain for this exhibition game.
For those of us back in the states, it provides us an opportunity to have a first look at our players after the Summer.