Over the years, Sam Presti and the OKC Thunder have become known for their unrivaled ability to find hidden gem talents during the NBA Draft process.
From nabbing Aaron Wiggins 55 overall back in 2021 to scooping up Lu Dort out of the undrafted free agency heap back in 2019, Oklahoma City has quite a few success stories currently residing on its championship-tested roster.
Ajay Mitchell is clearly shaping up to be the club's most recent example of their elite diamond-in-the-rough scavenging skills.
Thunder struck gold yet again with second-round pick Ajay Mitchell
Since being selected with the 38 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Mitchell has rather quickly established himself as not only one of the better young prospects on this Thunder team but, frankly, one of the best from his respective class.