Oklahoma City's decisions in recent drafts have been lucrative for their now established 3-point prowess, and could possibly find another 3-point shooter in this year's draft.
It's easy to see how Sam Presti and the Oklahoma City Thunder have fostered a connection through the draft year after year. Targeting like-minded, team-oriented players who provide valuable two-way impact, this organization has strategically selected their previous prospects to their benefit.
Over the course of the last three drafts, Presti and Oklahoma City have acquired or retained six players throughout the years. Josh Giddey and Aaron Wiggins in 2021, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams in 2022 and Cason Wallace in 2023, each of these names provided significant impact throughout Oklahoma City's best season since 2013-14 -- whether they were picked in the high lottery or even in the back half of the second round.
Presti's ability to strike efficiently on a multitude of archetypes and traits draft after draft is something to evaluate. Into the draft this June, he'll likely look for those same abilities in a prospect that meshes well and seamlessly integrates into the Thunder's lineup.
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