When asked to address the faction of fans — however small or large it might be — that disagrees with the Thunder’s long-term rebuilding strategy, doesn’t fully understand it, or has already lost patience with it, Presti chuckled. “We’re one season into that,” he said.
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“I don’t think Oklahomans expect things to be given to them,” Presti said. “I don’t think they expect things to be handed to them. I never really heard Oklahomans talk about taking the easy way or shortcutting things or not putting in a hard day’s work or not earning what you get.”
The Oklahoma City Thunder has claimed forward Mamadi Diakite off waivers from the Milwaukee Bucks, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti.
Brandon Rahbar: Sam Presti emphasizes that the Thunder won’t take any shortcuts in this rebuilding process. In other words, go ahead and trash your Karl-Anthony Towns and Ben Simmons trade machine results.
Brandon Rahbar: Sam Presti on Derrick Favors: “He brings defense and physicality. I’m excited to see how he fits. We’ll have to see how the season unfolds. But I think he can help the team absolutely. We’re excited about having him.”
