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Mark Schindler

MYSTERIOUS: The oklahoma city thunder s emerging defensive identity | Mind Blowing Facts

All five Oklahoma City Thunder defenders, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, shrink the floor. They almost operate like a slinky, capable of consistently compressing and stretching to adapt to the action presented to them. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

I have a particular affinity for whiteboards. My thoughts are pretty unorganized and the most random thoughts about Jalen Duren’s potential as a short-roller or Chimezie Metu’s face-up game will come to me at any odd hour of the day. Expo markers and whiteboards all around me are an absolute must and godsend. I have three in my room, one dedicated strictly to future story ideas and league wide trends I’m curious about. One constant on that board since mid-November; Why are the Oklahoma City Thunder good at defense?

The defense has been above league average for the majority of the season, they have length and athleticism, and a few defenders who routinely stand out in watching. Yet, I couldn’t really point my finger as to why.

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