TrueHoop Network 2009-10 Previews: Oklahoma City Thunder
Crystal Ball
The consensus prediction of the TrueHoop Network bloggers … and the best hopes of Daily Thunder.
Crowd Says: 34-48
Daily Thunder Says: 34-48
Yes We Can!
The sun is out. The seas have parted. The basketball gods are shining upon us!
A lot of teams define success by the playoffs or 50 wins or some even a championship.
But in OKC’s case, steady improvement was a strong measure of success.
After starting their inaugural season 3-29, the Thunder went 20-30 to close the season, including 13-12 at home since New Year’s Eve. So while last season’s 23-59 doesn’t look all that excellent, all things considered, it wasn’t that bad.
With the core of that team back and with another year of experience under their back, things should just get better for the Thunder. The average age of the team is under 25 and the Thunder’s first eight average 23. The team is young, but extremely talented. Kevin Durant is obviously a superstar, but Russell Westbrook was surprisingly good in his rookie campaign and Jeff Green is a steady sidekick. Read more…
