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Sam Presti begins the season with ... A BEARD

Whispers flitted through the room as Thunder general manager Sam Presti entered for his preseason press conference.

“Beard” was the word on the gathered reporters lips.

Yes, the oft-clean-shaven Presti, who was known for his sharp part and immovable hair, was sporting a beard.

“Thank Vermont,” Presti said.

Presti takes a trip on his own every summer – he thanked his wife for letting him do so – to ponder the upcoming season, read, journal, etc. This year’s trip was to Vermont. That’s where Presti began to grow his facial hair out.

“When I got back, nobody seemed to have a problem with it,” Presti said.