Alex Abrines season review: Of treys, improved defense and post-game selfies

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – MARCH 15: OKC Thunder player Alex Abrines volunteers with Thunder players, coaches and staff on March 15, 2018 at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. : Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)

Post-game Selfie Tradition

If you follow Abrines across any social media platform it’s likely you’ve seen his post-game selfies with teammates. This may seem like a small gesture, however little things such as selfies are vital for chemistry building.

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Whether after a big game, a solid performance from himself, a teammate or just a metaphorical victory cigar, Abrines’ post-game selfies are much beloved and have become a tradition.

Win! The playoffs are still on! We’ll keep fighting! 💪🏀🔥⚡ pic.twitter.com/FA5spk6mD4
— Alex Abrines (@alexabrines) April 26, 2018

When Abrines is off the court he’s often seen participating in a Thunder Cares event. The Thunder’s in-house charity presents the events. Whether Abrines is playing bingo at a retirement home or taking a family shopping at a local grocery store the impact reaches deep in the local community.

Sam Presti deserves credit and criticism for a multitude of variables. One component that is difficult to question is his judgment in character. Abrines is one of many positive demonstrations of Presti’s judgment.