The Oklahoma City Thunder have been preparing for the 2023 NBA Draft for months, and now it is here. What is the best, worst, and most likely case scenario for the OKC Thunder? Will the Thunder trade up in the Draft for Jarace Walker, Taylor Hendricks, or Gradey Dick? Will Oklahoma City move back and shock the world? Or are the Thunder destined to pick at 12 and grab either Kobe Bufkin, Bilal Coulibaly, or Leonard Miller? What surprises might happen? Plus, Rylan Stiles gives his 2023 NBA Draft Big Board prospects 1-65.
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9 Comments
Who should the OKC Thunder select in Today's Draft?
I like Hendricks for our pick provided we trade up. Don't think we need another guard as we need another big body or 2 but we'll see!
100% the OKC fans are the winners here, what a ride we have had, not just the last couple seasons but the last 10 years. Arguably the best talent has come from OKC, awesome to see how Sam Presti has moulded this team, we are truly in for a treat again next season!!
Gradey Johnson
The speculation circus has been especially good this year.
I’ve enjoyed watching your podcast the past couple of weeks.
I like Hendricks and bilal and my sleeper would be the 7,0ftr in the euro league hopefully we can get him in the second round
I’m all in on Jarace Walker or Taylor Hendricks. I really like these two prospects in terms of there upside and fit with the team.
Best Case Scenario:
Trade up around picks 5-10 for either Jarace Walker or Taylor Hendricks.
Worst Case Scenario:
Trading back into the draft or Reaching on guys like Ryan Rupture, Derek Lively, or GG Jackson with pick 12
Most likely Case Scenario:
Stay put and draft whoever is projected at pick 12 or someone valuable that fell in the draft
My bold prediction:
Trading back into the first round with the Nets. Thunder trade pick 12 for picks 21 and 22. We acquire Brandin Podziemski and Kris Murray with Picks 21 and 22
Bro had to put the collared shirt on for draft day🙏 big respect
If the thunder draft Rupert at 12, rip to my tv