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The 2017-18 iteration of the OKC Thunder possibly deepest ever

By Austin Sternlicht

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 07: Doug McDermott #25 of the OKC Thunder cant get a shot off in time at the end of the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on April 7, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 07: Doug McDermott #25 of the OKC Thunder cant get a shot off in time at the end of the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on April 7, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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2012-13 Thunder

The first season after the Harden trade, the Thunder were a surprisingly deep team. Harden’s absence was masked thanks to a productive season from veteran shooting guard Kevin Martin. Oklahoma City went 60-22, its best record in team history and good enough for the 1 seed in the Western Conference. It’s starting unit of Westbrook-Sefolosha-Durant-Ibaka-Perkins was one of the best in the league. Reggie Jackson took a major leap forward in his second year. Collison was a productive big man and Derek Fisher was able to provide serviceable minutes. Of course, this season was derailed when Patrick Beverley ran into Russell Westbrook’s knee, causing him to miss the remainder of the playoffs. The team ultimately lost in the west Semi’s to a gritty Memphis team.

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This is arguably the best and deepest team in Thunder history. It’s one of the few teams where there is an above average backup guard, wing, and big man. Kevin Martin is probably better than any of the current team’s backups. The current team probably has better big men but the overall outcome remains to be seen.

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