OKC Thunder: Not Your Usual End-of-Season Awards

Feb 19, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Anthony Morrow (2) reacts to a play in action against the Dallas Mavericks during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Biggest Surprise of the Year Winner: Anthony Morrow

Perhaps you had low expectations of a particular player or maybe there was a history of poor play that they had to overcome. Instead, they went on to be successful despite your preconceived notions and went on to be the Biggest Surprise of the Year. Morrow gets the nod here because the journeyman shooter could easily have fallen apart when things went south for the Thunder. 

Riggs: Anthony Morrow – I knew Morrow was a fantastic shooter capable of getting hot before he got to OKC, but his consistency surprised me. After the All-Star break, Morrow shot 50 percent from three, best in the NBA during that time frame. Usually, when guys with reputations as good shooters come to OKC they underachieve. Morrow did the opposite.

Stephens: Anthony Morrow – I thought Morrow was nothing more than a roster filler when he was first signed because to me he hadn’t proven otherwise. I knew he was a great shooter and that really showed this year when he got his opportunity and more minutes as the season came to a close. He played great and shot something percent from downtown.

Lambert: Sam Presti – Every year we beg for Presti to make moves and improve the team. This year he actually did it and OKC are in a great position moving forward.

Woods: Kevin Durant – Durant returned on December, 2nd to put up 27 points on 22 shooting possessions, 3 rebounds and 2 assists sparking the hopes of Thunder fans.

Ramil: Mitch McGary – I truly thought he’d be a bust – not strong enough to play center, not fast/athletic enough to match up with other forwards. Instead he hustled his way into unexpected production.

Van Sant: Scott Brooks – I know there are a ton of Coach Brooks haters out there, but you cannot discount the job that Scott did this season with his ragtag roster. His ability to patch together workable lineups when his three best players were hurt this season was remarkable.

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