ABDEL NADER WORKS ON EXPANDING HIS GAME

Thunder swingman Abdel Nader capitalized on his opportunity and earned rotation minutes during the 2018-19 season. Having a taste of being a significant contributor, Nader is using his offseason preparations to make an even bigger impact next season.

by Nick Gallo and Jimmy Do

Nick Gallo: What's your normal day like in the summer?

Abdel Nader: I usually wake up around 7 a.m. My dog wakes me up and licks my face. I take him on a little jog and get my body going for a nice, long walk. Then, I come to the gym at 8:15 and get a good breakfast. Start training at 9. Usually, I start in the weight room or sometimes I start on the court depending on what I want to achieve that day or my goal is for…