"No. 1 in the West." OKC, will it peak with the recruitment of top 3&D?
"No. 1 in the West." OKC, will it peak with the recruitment of top 3&D?
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OKC is looking for a big trade.
U.S. local reporter Jake Fisher said on the 20th (Korea time) that the Oklahoma City Thunder are interested in Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson.
Oklahoma City is currently at the top of the Western Conference with 21 wins and 5 losses. It is also overwhelmingly No. 1 with a three-game gap with the second-place Memphis Grizzlies. Given that it is in the early days of the season, it is no exaggeration to say that Oklahoma City is the sole leader.
What's surprising is that Chet Homme Gren, the core and main player of the team, was out for a long time due to an injury. So much so that Oklahoma City has solid power.
Jaylon Williams, who has grown rapidly centering on Shai Gilzer-Alexander, a promising ace, and Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso, and Isaiah Hartenstein are full of strong role-players. Oklahoma City is definitely one of the strongest candidates.
But it's too bad to be content here. Last season, Oklahoma City topped the Western Conference and was overwhelmed throughout the regular season, but was unfortunately eliminated in the second round of the playoffs after losing to the Dallas Mavericks in the playoffs. 메이저놀이터
One of the big reasons was passive reinforcement. Last season, Oklahoma City was satisfied with their power, and there was little movement in the trade market. It was all about recruiting veteran forward Gordon Hayward.
We need to change things this season. In that sense, Johnson's recruitment is perfectly fitting. Johnson is having the best season of his NBA career this season. He is playing the role of ace for Brooklyn, scoring an average of 19.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3-point shooting success rate of 43.1 percent.
Johnson was originally famous for his 3&D style. Since his former affiliation, the Phoenix Sons, he has made a name for himself as a 3&D representing the NBA. Johnson is proving that he can play more roles this season than just 3&D.
Oklahoma City's current power is flawless, but the only part that is regrettable is its forward resources. Williams is available, but Williams is 196 centimeters tall, short for a forward. Except for Williams, Oklahoma City does not have forward resources of more than 200 centimeters. This is a part that can be a weakness in the playoff stage, where physical ability becomes important.
Johnson is a tall forward measuring 203 centimeters. In addition, he is a forward with the outlying capabilities that Oklahoma City wants. Johnson and Oklahoma City are likely to be a fantastic match.
Will Oklahoma City's leadership, which was quiet last season, be different this season.