WASKyshawn GeorgeDevelopmentPresser9h

George's offseason work shows a transformation in his ability to initiate and create.

“The amount of work that he does and how he, time he put into his body this summer, I think you're just seeing a transformation in him. You know, the way he can initiate and make plays for himself, for others.”

WASKyshawn GeorgeMinutes & UsageReviewedPresser4d

Kyshawn George to get more ball-handling opportunities for his passing and ability to create scoring chances.

“You asked me the question before the game about putting the ball in his hands. We're definitely going to do that because of his unique skills that he has with his passing, his ability to get to certain spots. He bailed us out in some tough situations against the shot clock.”

WASAJ DybantsaGameplanPresser4d

Dybantsa is wanted on the glass a lot because his rebounds work like a one-man fast break.

“We want him to rebound a lot... When he rebounds, it's like a one-man fast break. It's hard to guard him.”

OKCAday MaraDevelopmentPresser21h

Mara keeps improving and stays consistent without a loud game and without being a liability.

“He's just getting better and better, and he's been really consistent. He hasn't had this loud game yet, I don't think, but he also hasn't had a game where he's been a liability in any way.”

OKCJared McCainNewsPresser21h

McCain's energy and defense make him easy to ride with through a shooting slump.

“He had a good floor game again tonight... which is how you can ride with those guys through a tough shooting stretch. He plays the right way, he brings great energy to the floor, he's playing defense.”

OKCJosh DixRole & RotationPresser21h

Dix gave the Thunder a lift in both halves and played really good minutes.

“We're going to need everybody in our current situation. And Josh Dix, you know, played really good minutes. He gave us a lift in both halves, certainly the first half.”