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The OKC Thunder Kiwi Bible – An ultimate guide to Steven Adams

By Heather Koontz

Nov 23, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) looks on against the Sacramento Kings during the second half at Golden 1 Center. The Kings beat the Thunder 116-101. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) looks on against the Sacramento Kings during the second half at Golden 1 Center. The Kings beat the Thunder 116-101. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports /
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – DECEMBER 14: Alex Len #21 and Markieff Morris #11 of the Phoenix Suns battles for position against Steven Adams #12 of the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on December 14, 2013 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  (Photo by Richard Rowe/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Style Maven:

This new style of play didn’t happen overnight. “All of it is very slow,” Steven told Windhorst. “I’m way off, but I’m striving. I’m used to long journeys.”

In addition to this altered court behavior, the body of Steven Adams has also experienced a handful of changes since that fateful draft day. Steven was a clean-cut rookie. His baby face on full display, he had cropped hair and a smooth, chiseled face. As his time in the league grew, so, too, did his hair. At this point in his career, it appears as though Steven Adams hasn’t seen a razor or pair of scissors in years.

Steven Adams
Mar 8, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) looks on prior to the game against the Toronto Raptors at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

He admits that he stopped getting haircuts because “honestly, it was like a budget thing.” He’s also been quoted as saying he’ll cut his hair when the Thunder take home a championship.

For now, he’s a dichotomy. On one hand, he’s a grizzly, hairy, hulk of a man who towers over his subjects. On the other hand, he possesses a child-like grin and an accent that could lull you to sleep. He’s almost a mascot in his own right: family-friendly, energetic, covered in fur, and full of unique entertainment.

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