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OKC Thunder: The Rich List, Volume Five

By Rich Condon

Jan 23, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) dribbles the ball during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) dribbles the ball during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 16, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter celebrates on the bench during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter celebrates on the bench during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

The Rich List Top Five Highlights

There was a lot to love in the NBA this week, especially the following five plays:

Still Half-Man, Half-Amazing:

Vince Carter is 40 years old. Vince Carter can still do this:

Joel Embiid Dunks on Nene:

What a way to start what would become one of the best games of the week!

Giannis with the Spin-Cycle Assist:

I’ve got no words for this one. Giannis accomplishes so much in one play: collapses the defense, spins, dishes to the wide open shooter, and sets a pick on two defenders to keep him open. Just stop it.

TimberPup Teamwork:

The TimberPups were somehow able to pull off a double save and half-court alley-oop that reeked of Harlem Globetrotter shenanigans:

Russell Westbrook Game-Winner:

Russ puts a dagger through Utah’s heart with the perfect finish to an impressive fourth quarter. It’s amazing to me how wide open Russell Westbrook was on this play.

BONUS! ANKLE BREAKER OF THE WEEK:

Caris Lavert:

Aside from Brook Lopez adding a three pointer to his game, this play is the only good thing to happen to Brooklyn so far this year:

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