The Thunder's newest addition is looking forward to a lineup with two big men.
Much ado has been made about Oklahoma City’s potential starting lineup. The team’s two newest additions, Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein, are both starting caliber players who have played a handful of roles across their NBA career.
One thing is certain, though. Both players will have a massive role for the Thunder and fill a huge need. Caruso comes in as a connector and a knock down 3-point shooter. He’s also a terrific defender and plays a style of basketball that aligns with Oklahoma City’s philosophy. Hartenstein gives the Thunder a legit big man presence in the middle and much needed front court depth.
Chet Holmgren is known as a center and played a lot of minutes at the five last season. He clearly excelled, earning a spot on the All-Rookie First Team and helping the Thunder go from the play-in to the conference’s No. 1 seed. But when it came down to it, it was clear he could’ve used some help down the stretch. Now, he has that help with Hartenstein.
Many are projecting Hartenstein to come off the bench, which would bolster the team’s front court depth. But for the Thunder’s newest addition, he’s looking forward to something else. “A lineup I’m also excited about is me and Chet together,” Hartenstein said. “I think having him have the ability to roam, like kind of how — different play style — but like you know how Giannis can roam? He can block shots, he’s just out there.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Thunder 4 More: OKC's Isaiah Hartenstein Set to Prove his Contract Value RightAfter signing a near $90 million contract, the former New York Knick is set to be a key player in the Oklahoma City Thunder's pursuit of further playoff success.
Read more »
Bleacher Report Tabs Isaiah Hartenstein as a Contract OKC Thunder Will RegretBleacher Report believes the OKC Thunder will regret the Isaiah Hartenstein contract.
Read more »
Julius Randle could help fill Isaiah Hartenstein void as Knicks continue center searchTom Thibodeau is open to playing Julius Randle at center next season but he fears that overexposing the All-Star to too much physicality could wear down his body.
Read more »
New York Knicks Stars Explain How They Lost Starting CenterFree agnecy rules made the New York Knicks losing Isaiah Hartenstein a bit of an inevitability.
Read more »
OKC Thunder Picked by Some League Executives to Win 2024-25 NBA FinalsThe Oklahoma City Thunder have been picked by some NBA executives to win the 2024-25 NBA Finals, splitting some of the votes with the Boston Celtics.
Read more »
NBA Players Name OKC Thunder’s Jalen Williams the ‘Biggest In-Game Talker’Oklahoma City’s star forward was a popular answer when discussing who was the biggest in-game talker.
Read more »