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OKC Thunder in the news: Lottery night and Kanter’s undying Brodie support

By Matthew Hallett

Mar 29, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) is congratulated by Oklahoma City Thunder center Enes Kanter (11) during the second half against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Oklahoma City Thunder defeats the Orlando Magic 114-106 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 29, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) is congratulated by Oklahoma City Thunder center Enes Kanter (11) during the second half against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Oklahoma City Thunder defeats the Orlando Magic 114-106 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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With the ping pong balls about to bounce, the OKC Thunder do not need to wonder where they are going to land in the draft. They have been aware for some time they are picking 21st in the upcoming draft. There is always going to be a level of debate until Adam Silver reads out the name associated with the 21st pick.

Who to draft

Kevin Haswell of Welcometoloudcity.com believes Luke Kennard from Duke is the correct name to be read. If it is Kennard, lets hope he can produce better numbers than the OKC Thunder’s other Duke alum, Kyle Singler.

"In high school, Kennard was named Mr. Basketball both his junior and senior year. He broke LeBron James’s scoring record in the state of Ohio, averaging 38.1 points per game in his senior season. In his junior season, Kennard averaged 41.0 points per game and was named a Max Preps First-Team All-American."

Full Article: Oklahoma City Thunder draft prospect: Luke Kennard perfect fit for Thunder

Thunder Girls

Jimmy Do of NBA.com/Thunder writes the dates for the  preliminary auditions for the Thunder Girls squad for next year have been announced.

These girls do an amazing job as ambassadors for the OKC Thunder and the NBA.

"Oklahoma City, Monday, May 15, 2017 – The Oklahoma City Thunder will host a preliminary audition for the 2017-18 Thunder Girls dance team on Saturday, June 24, at the INTEGRIS Blue Development Center in Edmond. To prepare for the audition, six optional prep classes will be held in May and June."

Full Article: Prep Class Dates Added

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Kanter – Westbrook For MVP

Enes Kanter is probably on the trading block. Despite this, he is still making positive noise, even from Singapore.

Ian Kew of the Straight Times reports Kanter saying Russell Westbrook deserves to be the MVP. Any OKC Thunder supporter knows the debate was over sometime in November. However the votes still need to be cast in the point guard’s favor.

"Throughout the National Basketball Association (NBA) regular season, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Enes Kanter had a front-row seat to history unfolding. He watched as Russell Westbrook notched a record-breaking 42 triple-doubles and became only the second man to average more than 10 points, assists and rebounds in a season.That level of consistency over 82 games means his team-mate must be the clear favourite when the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award is given out on June 26, Kanter said."

Full Article: NBA: Russell Westbrook deserves MVP gong, says Enes Kanter

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