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NBA: Ranking Every Team’s Starting Backcourt Heading Into 2016-17

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Oct 30, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts and celebrates after he shoots a three from midcourt to force the game to go into overtime against the Orlando Magic during the last seconds of the fourth quarter at Amway Center. Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Orlando Magic 139-136 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts and celebrates after he shoots a three from midcourt to force the game to go into overtime against the Orlando Magic during the last seconds of the fourth quarter at Amway Center. Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Orlando Magic 139-136 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

6. Oklahoma City Thunder

Starting Backcourt: Russell Westbrook and Victor Oladipo

No Kevin Durant, no problem.

I’m just kidding, of course, as the departure of Durant leaves the Oklahoma City Thunder with obviously less talent but that is expected to fuel Russell Westbrook as he begins this season as one of the NBA MVP frontrunners in Vegas and a chip placed firmly on his shoulder.

With a new partner in crime in Victor Oladipo, who is still looking to make more improvements in season number four, it’s up to Russ to not only to carry the Thunder’s backcourt but also the whole team to success in this year’s playoffs and beyond.

The potential is there for this backcourt. Question is, will they reach it?

Next: No. 5