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5 NBA Players OKC Thunder Should Target To Fill Open Roster Spot

By Casimir Cuffy

Oct 28, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; OKC Thunder general manager Sam Presti is seen on the floor prior to action against the Phoenix Suns at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 28, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; OKC Thunder general manager Sam Presti is seen on the floor prior to action against the Phoenix Suns at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 29, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5) poses during media day at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 29, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5) poses during media day at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

Kendrick Perkins:

Kendrick Perkins was last spotted hanging out in the OKC Thunder practice facility a couple of weeks ago. He was also a special guest at their home game against the New York Knicks, where he was greeted with healthy applause.

Perkins won’t add much to the roster in terms of talent or scoring, but he does add important experience and leadership that would be perfect for the 15th man. If Presti is content with the current roster and is looking to add a piece that won’t shake up the locker room then “Perk” has to be the guy.

Every Thunder player loves Kendrick Perkins. You can see it on their faces whenever they meet and whenever he is talked about. Presti surely loves him some “big perk.” It is widely known that Perkins’ expiring contract was one of the key pieces in the trade that sent Reggie Jackson packing. Perkins never wanted to leave, the players never wanted him to leave, so WHY NOT bring him back.

The former OKC Thunder center would add his value come playoff time and keeping this young team focused on the task at hand. He offers a certain type of grit to the team witnessed when he was a part of this team. Signing Perkins back this season would definitely be a decision the fans of OKC would love and I’m all for it.

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Do you agree these five players should be on Sam Presti’s short list? And if not, who should the Oklahoma City Thunder prioritize to fill the open roster spot?

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