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Thunder: Top five point guards in Oklahoma City history

By Tony Heim

Oct 30, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts and celebrates after he shoots a three from midcourt to force the game to go into overtime against the Orlando Magic during the last seconds of the fourth quarter at Amway Center. Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Orlando Magic 139-136 in double overtime. Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts and celebrates after he shoots a three from midcourt to force the game to go into overtime against the Orlando Magic during the last seconds of the fourth quarter at Amway Center. Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Orlando Magic 139-136 in double overtime. Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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4. Derek Fisher

It’s a shame that the Thunder added Fisher late in his career.

Jan 16, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Derek Fisher (6) with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Richardson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Derek Fisher (6) with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Credit: Andrew Richardson-USA TODAY Sports /

Fisher was the backup point guard for Westbrook in parts of his last three seasons. His play suffered because of age and an overall decrease in minutes, but he still made a positive impact for the Thunder.

In Fisher’s first season with the Thunder, OKC went to the NBA Finals for their first and only appearance. KD was 23, Russ was 22; without the leadership of Fisher Oklahoma City would never have defeated the Spurs. He taught the young stars how to win in the most intense moments, an impact that nobody else on this list has on their resume.

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