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OKC Thunder: Five Things We Learned in WIN against Clippers

By Tony Heim

Nov 2, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Andre Roberson (21) steals the ball from Los Angeles Clippers guard JJ Redick (4) during the second quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Andre Roberson (21) steals the ball from Los Angeles Clippers guard JJ Redick (4) during the second quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /
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5. Jerami Grant is everything the Thunder want in a small forward

Seriously this kid is going to be amazing for OKC. After arriving in Oklahoma City yesterday, Billy Donovan decided to let his newest piece play 17 minutes in his first game. And Grant delivered.

This is the basketball I envision the OKC Thunder playing for the next five years. With Westbrook, Oladipo and Adams locked in athleticism is going to be this teams strength. With Grant, they have a wing who can play both the 3 or the small-ball 4, maximizing a variety of lineups.

His defense is spectacular for a third-year player; he has two blocks in each of his three appearances this season. Doc Rivers tried to expose Grant by playing big-bodied Marreese Speights, but Grant was able to hold his own in the post. And his athleticism cause problems at the offensive end.

Next: Where does Grant Fit in Rotation?

Just like we thought, Grant looks like the replacement for Kyle Singler at the backup small forward spot. Singler played four minutes in the first, but once Donovan saw Grant with the squad Singler didn’t step on the court.

Now only if we could work on Jerami’s shooting…

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