OKC Thunder Draft: Who Can Play the Two-Guard?
By JM VanSant
Apr 6, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Justise Winslow (12) drives to the basket against Wisconsin Badgers forward Duje Dukan (13) and forward Nigel Hayes (10) during the second halfin the 2015 NCAA Men
Following the departure of James Harden in the 2012 offseason, Thunder critics around the league have complained of a lack of a consistent offensive and defensive presence at the shooting guard position (yes, Harden did play a little defense on the Thunder). It seems former head coach Scott Brooks has had to work with either a defensive stalwart with no shot in Andre Roberson, a sharpshooter with no lateral quickness (see Anthony Morrow), or a washed-up vet who just stood in the corner and pump-faked for days (THABOOOO).
But with this year’s draft coming up soon and OKC in the lottery, plenty of high-value options will be available. Expected to make the 14th selection in the draft, the Thunder’s pick could take that starting shooting guard position under new head coach Billy Donovan.
So let’s take a look at some possible Sam Presti projects…
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