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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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13. Josh Huestis

Oct 13, 2016; Tulsa, OK, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Troy Williams (10) drives to the basket in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Josh Huestis (34) during the second quarter at BOK Center. Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2016; Tulsa, OK, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Troy Williams (10) drives to the basket in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Josh Huestis (34) during the second quarter at BOK Center. Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

Position: Small Forward

Age: 24

Contract: 1 years/$2,191,480 (two additional years with a team option)

2015-2016 Stats: 2.8 ppg, 2 rpg, 5 games

This is a big year for Huestis. With [REDACTED] out of the fold the small forward position is wide open. Andre Roberson is set to start, but the battle between Kyle Singler and Huestis for the second-string spot is undecided.

Huestis brings freak athleticism to the table. At 6’7, 230 pounds he is extremely quick with a great standing vertical. Pairing him with Oladipo, Westbrook, Steven Adams and Roberson would make for an amazing defensive lineup. The question with Huestis is whether or not he’s talented enough on the offensive end.

The 24-year old scored anywhere from 0 points to 11 points in the preseason, primarily from off-ball cuts and mid-range jumpers. He is a smart player; Huestis just needs a reliable jumper to consistently crack the rotation.

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