The reconstructions they do not follow an upward and constant line at NBA. There are cases that go faster due to the explosion of the young report, others that external or natural factors as their injuries slow them down. In short, each project is a world and its success or failure depends on how each management manages it.
Over the past decade, NBA franchises have embarked on their particular rebuilding process shortly after their previous plan collapsed. One of the most famous was Oklahoma City Thunder that year after year has accumulated Asset plan of the future and young people with huge potential.
The origin of the OKC plan could be established in the double transfer of Russell Westbrook and Paul George in 2019;never Sam Presti got a good batch of picks in return Houston Rockets and LA Clippers. A scenario that was going to go through an overall draft bet from the 2019-2020 academic year, but which Chris Paul was responsible for avoiding, placing the team in the Playoffs as fifth in the West. However, it did not materialize until the following campaign where CP3, Steven Adams, Dennis Schroder and other key names were released.
So they started a project that ended with Josh Giddey, Chet Holmgren and Lu Dort, all led by me Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, an operator with superstar talent. Also, to this list we must add Tre Mann, Aleksej Pokusevski, Ousmane Diang and Jalen Williams.
“It might not be this year, because this team has to figure out how to play together, but the Oklahoma City Thunder will be one of the best defensive teams in the league.”an NBA scout recently told Yahoo Sports.
The thing about the Oklahoma City Thunder is, When will the results of Sam Presti’s vision for the future be seen?
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Looking ahead to the next 6 drafts OKC has 19 First round electionsboth their own and other teams, so only thanks to them chooses They could build a team for the future. With that in mind, it’s worth asking what use the franchise will put these assets to in shaping the current project. And it is that the value of the election decreases as time passes, since it is a future possibility, the more distant the greater the chances of the interest it causes. Oklahoma City has a key campaign ahead of it. In that sense, if they can trade up for a pick to get an improving veteran who is consistent with the current team, they could make a more than appreciable jump in quality.
And that is the real unfinished business for the OKC Thunder. 66 wins from 174 possible matches (37.9%) it is very low balance so that the relevant team names have gained enough competitive experience to compete for the Play-In or Playoffs.
The best way to progress in the NBA is to win and to do so consistently as this establishes and establishes habits that help the project move forward. In addition, it serves to help young people themselves learn to manage their own desires and expectations.
“We just want to be better than last year” Giddey told Yahoo! “As long as we keep getting better and better, I think whether it’s in the playoffs or not, we’re going to be fine. We have a very hardworking group of players and I can’t wait to see where it takes us. Everyone is ready and let the game roll.” season”.
By selecting Holmgren in the last Draft, OKC could take a huge leap forward, especially defensively. The rookie has the length, build and versatility needed to spread the field and be a guaranteed interior that both Shai and Giddey need right now.
Getting a consistent result in the 2022-2023 season is essential for Sam Presti’s plan to turn the page.
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Sophia Jhon is a sports journalist and author. He has worked as a news editor for Sportish and is now a sport columnist for the same publication. Alberta’s professional interests lie largely in sports news, with an emphasis on English football. He has also written articles on other sporting topics.
Denver Nuggets announced Nikola Jokic He will miss at least four weeks due to a left knee injury.
Star center was diagnosed with left knee hyperextension. At the same time, tests confirmed that the three-time NBA MVP’s knee ligaments remained intact.
Jokic was injured in the final seconds of the first half of the 123-147 loss to the Miami Heat and limped heavily on his way to the locker room. He did not return to the site after a long time.
Before his injury, Nikola managed to produce 21 points, 8 assists and 5 rebounds in just 19 minutes on the field.
Losing Jokic could be a big blow for Denver, as starters Christian Braun (ankle injury), Aaron Gordon (hip issue) and Cam Johnson (knee injury) remain sidelined.
Jokic averaged 29.9 points, 12.4 rebounds and 11.1 assists per game this season.
Injury Update: Nikola Jokić suffered a Hyperextension injury in his Left Knee in last night’s match against Miami Heat. Nikola will be re-evaluated in four weeks. pic.twitter.com/NIDmlKAN81
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11 games were played in the NBA regular season on the night of December 29-30.
Miami hosted Denver and earned a landslide victory.
The home team was ahead by 12 points with 41:29 to play in the first quarter, but the Nuggets were able to slowly win back in the second quarter. The teams entered a long break with the score tied at 63:63. The decisive factor in the match was the third quarter, when the Heat made an 11:0 move and led by 15 points at 84:69. After that the home team completely controlled the course of the game and only increased their advantage, achieving a crushing victory – 147:123.
The most productive player of the match was Powell, who brought 25 points to Miami, while Jaques (20 points + 11 assists) and Adebayo had double-doubles with 13 points + 10 rebounds.
San Antonio hosted Cleveland and suffered a sensational defeat.
Three-quarters of the meeting was fought evenly, with the teams responding to each other’s pushes with their own pushes and often staying within a shot or two of each other. That changed in the fourth quarter, as the Cavaliers went on a 15-2 run to take a 10-point lead, 94-84. They then maintained their advantage and won with a score of 113:101.
Cleveland’s main hero in this game was Allen, who had a double-double with 27 points and 10 rebounds. Garland can achieve the same success with 15 points and 11 assists.
Toronto beat Orlando at home.
Magic started the match better and made a 14:2 move at the start. Afterwards, they took control of the course of the game and increased the advantage completely to +21 – 51:30 in the second 12 minutes. After that, the home team slowly started to close the gap and entered the long break with a score of 11-11 at 54:65. The third quarter was tied, so Orlando still had a double-digit advantage ahead of the final: 94:84. At the beginning of the match the play followed the same scenario but in the middle Toronto made a move with 15:0 and not only won it back but also took the lead with 105:102. The fate of the game was decided by Barnes’ free throws, which set the score at 107:106 with 1 minute and 27 seconds left in the quarter.
Barnes could not make a triple-double this time, but he did a double-double and got 13 points and 11 rebounds, while the most productive name in the victory was Shead with 19 points.
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Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo He gave a harsh response to the question about a possible trade to another NBA club:
“I’m here. Don’t ask me that question. It’s disrespectful to me and my teammates. I wear this jersey every day.
To say I don’t want to be here is disrespectful to the organization, the coaching staff, myself and everyone who worked hard to get me on the field. Don’t ask me this question. I am her. I’m going out in this uniform. And as long as I’m here, I’ll give it my all until the last second of the match.”
On the night of December 27-28, Antetokounmpo returned to the field after his calf muscle injury and became the most productive player of the game with the Chicago Bulls – 112:103.
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