A look at the Thunder’s Summer League squad: Part 1

Nov 8, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Mitch McGary (33) ;dunks the ball against the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Mitch McGary (33) ;dunks the ball against the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
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The Summer League is one of the most interesting aspects of the NBA. It’s where stars are born and potential role players are discovered.

Free agency is finally here, and the non-stop chatter has already worn me out. So, let’s take a break and talk about the Summer League.

Apr 5, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cameron Payne (22) in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cameron Payne (22) in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

The Thunder announced the roster for their week-long excursion to Orlando today. There are familiar names: Josh Huestis, Mitch McGary, Cameron Payne. And then there are not-so familiar names: Max Hooper, Boubacar Moungoro, Richard Solomon and many more. All together, 15 prospects will be donning OKC colors in an attempt to catch the eyes of NBA front offices.

Are you interested in who Sam Presti and Co. selected? Well click through to learn about half of the players on Oklahoma City’s Summer League squad. The other half will be posted later this week.