“The journey for him is going to be continuous, just like every other player on our team.

We wanted to make sure that he was focused on just physical training in order to maximize that physical training.” On Aleksej Pokuševski’s progress over the summer… We're still adopting that and think that it's probably the best thing for the team and everyone's extended families as well.” “One of the phrases that was used early in this pandemic by Adam Silver was let the data drive the decision. We're not going to be doing it every day, but we are going to be testing staff, basketball staff so we try to avoid some outbreaks.” Now, organizationally, we're going to be surveillance testing our staff. The disruptions, in my opinion, are going to come by way of the fact that NBA isn't testing players or staff members. “I think it's great that all the guys are vaccinated, obviously. We have some people in my opinion, that are going to be honored long term for their efforts.” I would say that we don't want to miss any moments, because we have some catalysts among us. “We just want to make sure that there are no wasted days, that everything we're doing can be built upon for the future. We have enough experience to figure out how to operate in this environment, and I'm confident we'll be able to do that.” I'd expect some disruptions just based on the fact that we're not testing our players, and there's just going to be some things that we have to navigate, but we're equipped to do that at this point. I would still say, as I said earlier, we are playing in a pandemic.

“We have a group of players that are hungry and are excited to play and a group of returning guys that are also really excited about getting the season started. Since 2008, it's been an incredible, incredible journey, something that we've all been benefited from and extremely grateful for, so having another year is super special.” “I always am extremely grateful for the fact that this will be now our 14th year in Oklahoma City playing basketball in our community and in our state. With media day set to take place on Monday and training camp to begin Tuesday, Thunder General Manager and Executive Vice President Sam Presti addressed the media in the lead up to preseason. The organization now looks ahead to the upcoming season with much to look forward to including a hungry, young roster who will play in front of fans for the first time inside of the newly minted Paycom Center. WarnerBros.Following one of the most unique seasons in NBA history where the league and the organization navigated a pandemic and a condensed season, the Thunder is set to tip off Year 14 of basketball in Oklahoma City.

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