Having patience for the right players has put the Thunder in a nearly perfect position.
Oklahoma City has become one of the best teams in the NBA, and meticulous roster-building has played a significant role.
While Hartenstein does not fit the exact mold of most of the Thunder’s recent additions, his abilities more than make up for a lack of creation and shooting. As a great interior defender and rebounder, Hartenstein also has a solid offensive game, particularly as a screener. Considering his overall game, he was the perfect player for GM Sam Presti to pursue this offseason.
The Thunder made some attempts to address their rebounding woes last season with the midseason addition of Bismack Biyombo. Considering Biyombo’s age and play style, he was not an on-court fit for the Thunder and did not play much. While the Thunder could have given him a role to aid the rebounding issues, his lack of shooting could have caused disruptions for one of the league’s best offenses.
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