Round Table Discussion: Grading the OKC Thunder’s Offseason

Dec 26, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Mike Miller (18) reacts after he made a three pointer against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Orlando Magic 98-89. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

What do you think of the Mike Miller rumors? Is he a good fit in OKC and worth taking the risk?

Lea: I am not on board with Miller joining the Thunder. OKC is pretty stacked at the shooting guard position as is. They made it clear this past offseason that they are sticking with Kyle Singler. He’s a good player and he’s had a nice career but, at this point, I think OKC doesn’t have the roster space to gamble on an aging Miller. He just doesn’t strike me as a Derek Fisher like veteran, barely playing last season in Cleveland. If this were 2012, I’d do it in a heartbeat. But OKC has Cameron Payne and Josh Huestis to consider for the last couple roster spots.

Lambert: I can see how the rumors got started seeing as Billy Donovan and Miller are close from their days at Florida, but I just don’t see where Miller fits on this OKC team. He’s not an upgrade over Singler to back up Durant and the team is better off trying to see what they have with Huestis rather than go with Miller.

Riggs: On the surface, Miller makes a lot of sense in OKC. He’s great friends with Durant, and he loves Donovan, his former college coach. But in order to bring him in, they would have to trade Steve Novak, which would probably require trading a pick too. I don’t think it’s worth that to bring in a guy who probably won’t crack the rotation.

Woods: Miller was done last season with the Cavs, and I’m not sure another year on his life will do him any good. Also to get him, OKC would have to get rid of an already guaranteed contract. I’m ok without him.

Livingston: It’s hard for me to say that I don’t think Miller is a good fit for OKC now because if you had asked me last year my answer would have been a resounding yes. He wanted out of the Cavs because he feels he still has something to give on the court, yet at this point in his career he isn’t much different than Novak.

Van Sant: While the addition of Miller two seasons ago would have gotten my heart beating, this year I’m against the signing of the Florida alum. He’s come out and publicly said he wants to play for a contender. The Thunder are clearly a contender, but it’s hard to believe he’ll actually play with this years depth. When you’re considering lineups, would you rather play Anthony Morrow or Dion Waiters or slot in the 35-year-old Miller.

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