Oklahoma City Thunder - NBA Teams which can become title favourites with Monta Ellis (Part-2)
Oklahoma City Thunder:
The Oklahoma City Thunder is one of those teams in the league that have nearly all the bases covered and that too with guys who are very young and extremely talented
The Thunder witnessed a real rise in fortunes last season when they went all the way into the Conference finals. Before the season began, nobody in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and around the world could have thought
that they would go that far in the championship hunt. Not only they qualified for the Western Conference Finals, but they also thrashed several title contenders during the competition. The Thunder are almost a complete team at the moment, with the likes of
Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook at the front and Kendrick Perkins and Serge Ibaka at the deep end of the court.
However, even though they are very close to be the best team in the West, to quickly charge to the top, they still require a cutting edge, which would instantly spark them to the top. The cutting edge could be provided by the induction
of Monta Ellis – a move that would create a big three in the franchise.
If this potential move took place in the next season, the Oklahoma City Thunder would be unstoppable for almost every opponent in the league. The Thunder is already playing with two superstars and one more star will increase their
overall productivity on the offense.
Monta’s move though seems a little tough to visualize. The Warriors are willing to let go of Monta because they want some decent options to shore up their defensive system. If they trade Ellis to OKC, they would definitely want
one of OKC’s big, Serge Ibaka or Perkins. With the latter, brought in specifically to add some much needed experience in the Thunder ranks, Ibaka is left as the lone exchangeable option.
Considering that OKC has taken great pains to build up this team in the last few years, it would be very unlikely that they will agree to this arrangement. It is true that with Ellis in their ranks, they will be a more formidable
team and might even go on to win the next season, but it is also a fact that they are very close to doing so with their available resources.
It will take more time, yes, but at the same time, they will be saved from losing a lot of cash and a player who loves to play for the franchise and is one of the top shot blockers in the league.
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