Predict OKC's standing at the end of year

[All Net]

Pretty much, they'd have to get really lucky, or...hope is the wrong word here, but I think you'll understand my meaning, have KD or Russ have a set back so they miss the playoffs by quite a bit.

Edit: Realistically they don't need a star, just a lights out shooter, or an excellent defender. Classic 3 and D 4th banana. Should be doable.

Well they got Adams at 14 I think and he's been soild.

[andremiller07]

The West being stacked is the best possible thing for the Thunder, with all bad teams improving like the Suns( weren't bad but missed playoffs)Jazz/Pelicans/Kings/Denver that means more of the wins that would go to the Top 8 teams are now going to be split up more evenly amongst the top 12 or so teams.

If Durrant and WB return soon they can still easily make a run and get in.

[Demitri98]

It's not as bad as you think. Say if Durant or Westbrook comes back late, no worries. They could probably pull a Duncan/Robinson like what SA did.

It bugs me when people say this.

There is NO Tim Duncan in this draft. We need to quit saying this.

[kurple]

Depends what's the draft class like?

more how well you scout, and OKC has a great drafting record

draft class hype is overrated. there are plenty of guys in the top10 that could be legit players if drafted into the right situation

[kurple]

It bugs me when people say this.

There is NO Tim Duncan in this draft. We need to quit saying this.

when was the last time there was a "tim duncan" in a draft class? 03?

durant and davis aint on duncan level

[kurple]

The West being stacked is the best possible thing for the Thunder, with all bad teams improving like the Suns( weren't bad but missed playoffs)Jazz/Pelicans/Kings/Denver that means more of the wins that would go to the Top 8 teams are now going to be split up more evenly amongst the top 12 or so teams.

If Durrant and WB return soon they can still easily make a run and get in.

yeah, but they also have to play those tough teams