The general consensus about the Thunder heading into this season was as long as they employed Chris Paul, they would not be bad. Optimistic projections even had OKC competing for a playoff spot in the loaded West. And with all that said, the Thunder have still been a surprise in 2020, shooting all the way up to the No. 5 in the conference standings, ahead of the Rockets by virtue of a tiebreaker, and only 2 1/2 games out of third place. CP3 has been masterful (and as he made clear to SI earlier this season, not bashful about his self-worth), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looks like a star in the making, and Denis Schroder has been one of the most impactful reserves in the league.
Can the Thunder's Rebuild Turn Into a Reload?
