OKC Thunder fan base still processing trades and franchise shift six weeks later

Exactly six weeks later OKC Thunder fans are still adjusting to the trades, loss of a franchise player and shift of the franchise into a new era.

Today marks six weeks since OKC Thunder fans got blindsided by the trade which led to Russell Westbrook‘s exit

On July 6, the OKC Thunder traded Paul George to the Clippers sparking what General Manager, Sam Presti dubbed the new R and R era. To be more specific a directional shift to reposition and replenish the franchise.

Part of that was accomplished this week as Justin Patton was added to the club. In Patton, the brain trust is taking a flier on a lottery pick with potential to develop into a solid piece of the future core at an economical cost.…