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Nikola Topic could see ample playing time next season -- but it's not where you think

The OKC Thunder boasted arguably the deepest roster the NBA had to offer last season.

From superstar guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Swiss Army Knife role-playing big man Jaylin Williams, coach Mark Daigneault regularly rolled out 10-12 men into his nightly rotations during the 2024-25 campaign.

Ultimately, such an approach proved to be a true X-factor during their eventual title run.

Of course, though ample depth is clearly a boon when it comes to contention, it can serve as somewhat of a deterrent to player development. Sadly, we've already seen the likes of Ousmane Dieng and the recently departed Dillon Jones endure this adverse side effect of such a surface-level luxury.