OKC Thunder: B/R picks Darius Bazley as team’s most underrated player

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The primary goal of the OKC Thunder season is development. If growth is 1A on VP Sam Presti’s list then undoubtedly 1B is for the team to experience a competitive tanking season.

It’s a bit of a catch 22 for the young stars on the team as no athlete likes to lose in bunches. But on the other hand, getting to play copious minutes and develop facing the Association’s elite tends to help expedite growth.

All but four players on the team are under 24-years old. Even the returning OKC Thunder core is young with 23-year old cornerstone Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way. Generally, younger players have to fight for starting…