Could OKC pull a 96' Spurs and snag a top pick in next year's draft?

[Springsteen]

I know it's kinda early to make any rash assumptions; but could OKC potentially miss the playoffs and get a top spot in this year's draft, and then go on to dominate next season?

They might still make the playoffs, but at the rate they're going they'd have to be near perfect when Durant/Westbrook get back. Considering PJ3 just went down, I'm seeing a lot of similarities to when the Spurs were obliterated with injuries back in 96'.

[Demitri98]

There is no Tim Duncan in this draft.

[Done_And_Done]

Extremely doubtful based on the timeline of Durant and Westbrook's return. They'll be fighting tooth and nail to redeem many of the losses they incur over the next month and a bit. I see them finishing 9th or 10th in the worst which won't be woeful enough to land them a blue chip prospect. Anything is possible though as per KG

[andremiller07]

For what they have the #1 PF the #5 PF, Top 5 C, Reigning MVP, Goatbrook, Klay Thompson 2.0 in Lamb what else do they need? Stacked, not to mention of the GOAT 6th men ever in Jackson and now you want to give them #1 pick as well....smh

[IncarceratedBob]

Okafor > Duncan at the same age

[RonSwanson]

They should go for Oubre if he pans out

[GOATbrook]

Okafor > Duncan at the same age

You sir are crazy.

[CoastalRyan]

At the very least that pick could carry some trade value if partnered up with the right vet like Perkins.

[Marchesk]

Stacked, not to mention of the GOAT 6th men ever in Jackson and now you want to give them #1 pick as well....smh

[sammichoffate]

I think you're talking about Indiana.

[EricGordon23]

thats what Indiana is doing