The Thunder’s two first round rookies will have very different starts to their NBA careers.
Oklahoma City’s roster is full of talent from top to bottom. Last season, talented players at the end of the bench fell out of the rotation, and players likewere traded to secure a better opportunity. The Thunder doesn’t have minutes to give out anymore, and every second on the court now has to be earned.
projected roles for every first round pick, and had plenty to say about the Thunder’s incoming rookies. He listed Topic as a G League player next season, but the truth is, he likely won’t be ready until the 2025 season. Topic has one of the draft’s highest ceilings, and could be a contributor for years to come, but he won’t get a chance to shine this season. Instead, he’ll take a redshirt season like Chet Holmgren. That will allow him to get a close look at a championship caliber team and work on his rehab process while soaking up the NBA lifestyle.
Wasserman described his role on the Thunder as a Swiss Army Knife. He’s likely to see some time in the G League, but depending on his development, Jones could be a spot rotation player if someone gets hurt or if Oklahoma City needs a spark.
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