OKC Thunder: Ranking the depth at each position before training camp

By Tony Heim | Sep 21, 2016

Mar 18, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) celebrates with center Steven Adams (12) after his three pointer against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. The Oklahoma City Thunder won 111-97.Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

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5. Small Forward

The OKC Thunder’s list of true small forwards begin with Kyle Singler and end with Josh Huestis. Yikes.

Oct 16, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kyle Singler (5) shoots a free throw in the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Oklahoma City 94-78. Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

Because of this, Billy Donovan is likely to rely on Andre Roberson, Anthony Morrow and even Ersan Ilyasova to play minutes at the position this season. Roberson will be the most effective at the position because his length and athleticism; Ilyasova can step in if Donovan wants to have a giant frontcourt.

According to the Thunder, Singler and Huestis have been in the gym all summer working to prove OKC Thunder fans wrong. Singler’s five-year contract raised eyebrows, and he has done nothing to prove it was worth it. Huestis is in his third season after playing his last two predominantly for the OKC Blue.

Huestis very well could take a leap. But even with a leap, this position remains the weakest on the roster. C’mon Sam, we believe in your powers.

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