05-30-2026, 11:41 PM
(05-30-2026, 10:22 PM)hakeemfaan Wrote: People underestimate how good Mitchell was for them. Yes, he was definitely missed.
True. And the way OKC was able to get Mitchell in the 1st place was GM wizardry.
In the 2024 draft, they began with no 2nd round pick (how odd is that!), but apparently wanted Mitchell badly. So during the draft, they made ALL of this happen ...
1 OKC trades a back of the roster guy for pick 52. They gave up a minimum salary guy (Waters) who they had developed from a free agent as a two-way for several years who they had just converted to a regular contract mid-season. Lightly used, good stats.
2 OKC trades pick 52 with cash, for pick 40.
3 OKC trades pick 40 with cash, for pick 38. Picked Mitchell at 38.


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