Gabriel Deck’s late-season arrival to Oklahoma City last season was delayed even further by visa issues. By the time he suited up, the Thunder had just 10 games left.
But Deck was a breath of fresh air, using his size well in the post and making some nice passes as a lead facilitator. It was easy to see how his game could translate to the NBA long-term, but he needs plenty of refining.
After uncertainties regarding Deck’s future during the offseason, he is back in OKC and on the team’s training camp roster. Here are three goals he should have to secure a spot on the Thunder and eventually in the rotation.