![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) 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)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_16,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/2cd037ba24be95e808c6027111759035ed956069b7717d37f8b542b1f0ff7f6a.jpg)
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.