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OKC Thunder: Power Ranking the Roster after Training Camp Cuts

By Tony Heim

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; A view of Oklahoma City Thunder logo on the shorts of guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Thunder 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; A view of Oklahoma City Thunder logo on the shorts of guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Thunder 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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15. Nick Collison

Position: Power Forward

Apr 30, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Nick Collison (4) grabs a rebound as San Antonio Spurs power forward David West (30) and San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) defend in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Nick Collison (4) grabs a rebound as San Antonio Spurs power forward David West (30) and San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) defend in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

Age: 35

Contract: One year/$3,750,000

2015-2016 Stats: 2.1 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 11.8 mpg

If this list had anything to do with overall importance, Collison would find himself a few spots higher. His veteran influence is a necessity for a young OKC Thunder team. But his basketball skills are incomparable to the rest of the roster.

Collison found his place in the league as a strong fundamental player. As Father Time caught up to him, he evolved into a sort of player-coach for OKC. His knowledge of the game has been instrumental in the evolution of Steven Adams. Even Enes Kanter has picked up a few tips on the defensive end from Collison.

The former Kansas standout is the last bridge between Seattle and Oklahoma City. He has spent his entire career with the organization; my guess is he retires after his contract runs out this season. Don’t be surprised if we find him on the Thunder bench though.

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