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OKC Thunder Offseason: 5 Low-key trade targets to add depth

By Noah Schulte

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 14: Tomas Satoransky #31 of the Washington Wizards goes to the basket against Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors in the first quarter during Game One of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre on April 14, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tomas Satoransky;Pascal Siakam
TORONTO, ON - APRIL 14: Tomas Satoransky #31 of the Washington Wizards goes to the basket against Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors in the first quarter during Game One of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre on April 14, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tomas Satoransky;Pascal Siakam /
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TORONTO, ON – APRIL 14: Tomas Satoransky #31 of the Washington Wizards goes to the basket against Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors in the first quarter during Game One of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre on April 14, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – APRIL 14: Tomas Satoransky #31 of the Washington Wizards goes to the basket against Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors in the first quarter during Game One of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre on April 14, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /

Tomas Satoransky

It’s possible that German guard, Tomas Satoransky, is one of the most underrated players in the NBA. He boasts a stealthily complete offensive game, with everything from an improved three-point stroke to surprising chops in the pick-and-roll to even some creativity off the dribble. And because of his diverse skillset, he’s a perfect fit for the OKC Thunder.

The Thunder have been missing a versatile young guy like Satoransky for years and he could significantly improve key areas for the team. Whereas the Thunder were one of the most inefficient three-point shooting teams in the league last year, Satoranksy shot 46% on 1.4 attempts per game. And while he’s likely not one of the best shooters in the league, the spacing he provides could be valuable on a team starved for it.

Furthermore, he could easily function as a secondary or even tertiary playmaker with Russell Westbrook and Paul George next year. Throughout his time in the NBA, he’s been a fantastic playmaker, averaging 6.3 assists per 36 minutes despite sharing the floor with ball-dominant players like John Wall and Bradley Beal.

Sato wouldn’t completely erase the Thunder’s problems but his work to help improve their flaws would go a long way.

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