As Nick Collison prepares to have his No. 4 Thunder jersey retired on Wednesday, The Oklahoman asked those around the Thunder about his impact:
Thunder center Steven Adams
"There’s not just playing. He’s more of a culture-builder, that guy, you know? He’s one of these dudes that’s constantly professional and very – he’s not emotionless, but he’s pretty steady. Just very cool, calm and collected. He’s just one of those dudes that everyone can talk to. He always says, not necessarily the nicest thing, which is not what you want, it’s more of the right thing.