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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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9. Alex Abrines

Oct 13, 2016; Tulsa, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Abrines (8) drives to the basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during the third quarter at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2016; Tulsa, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Abrines (8) drives to the basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during the third quarter at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

Position: Shooting Guard

Age: 23

Contract: 3 years/$17,175,000

2015-2016 Stats: N/A

If it was up to me (which it is) Abrines would be in the top-three. Obviously he’s not that good, but I love this dude.

I’m saying it right now; Alex Abrines will be in the top-five in three-point percentage this year. He went 9-15 from behind the arc in preseason until it prematurely ended with a hip injury. Those numbers aren’t a fluke.

Abrines shot 45% from three in his final season with FC Barcelona. That performance helped beat out 76ers rookie Dario Saric for the Euroleague Rising Star last season. With over four years of professional experience, Abrines will have an easier time transitioning to the NBA than most rookies. Don’t be surprised if he climbs up this list as the season wears on.

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