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OKC Thunder: Player grades vs. Pelicans feature Gabriel Deck’s debut

OKC Thunder center Isaiah Roby (22) shoots as New Orleans Pelicans forward James Johnson (16): Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

After ending their season-long losing streak the OKC Thunder took stock and got back to the important matters at hand — losing. While that may sound terrible the reality is this is what the team needs to do in order to improve their draft position.

That said, the other key principle to close the season will be player development and trying not to get blown out in every game as that can take a toll on the player’s psyche.