The Oklahoma City Thunder were not good on defense last year.
The Oklahoma City Thunder were not great on defense last year.
The Oklahoma City Thunder were historically elite on defense last year, not just the best in the league but the best in years. Players at every position were among the league's best and created a distinct lack of weak links anywhere in the lineup. And leading the way was an absolute bulldog in Luguentz Dort.
That's not to say that Lu Dort is the best defender on the team, but he is the point of the spear for their defensive attack.