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NBA: What Each Western Conference Team Needs For Christmas

By Ryan Magdziarz

Nov 25, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) controls the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) controls the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 9, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a play against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 9, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a play against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

Oklahoma City Thunder

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Speaking of one man wrecking crews, the NBA’s best may be Russell Westbrook. What he is doing right now is truly an honor to watch. Russ is averaging 31-11-11 per game. He is the energizer bunny. I get more tired watching him play than he does actually playing.

During this Russell Westbrook show, his supporting cast just needs to be able to work well at his side and hit open shots when the ball comes to them. They’re 7th in the Western Conference so far this year, so if it’s not broke, don’t fix it.

OKC is pretty middle of the pack in every statistic category except turnovers, but I’m not going to be the one to tell Westbrook to slow down. Their defense is long and stifling, starting Oladipo and Roberson on the wings, Steven Adams down low, and  Kanter/ Sabonis rotating at the PF spot.

It might seem repetitive, but the direction the NBA is trending, three-point shooting is at an all-time high. No team can ever have enough shooters. With that being said, we will give the Thunder a perimeter shooter for Christmas!

Since their defense is pretty set in stone, this perimeter shooter can be very offensive minded. Some one like J.R. Smith who is very streaky, can come off the bench and be an instant spark plug for their second unit. With Kanter and Sabonis at the 4, having a stretch four that can help with spacing would be a good fit on this roster as well. Jared Dudley would be a great catch late in the season for an OKC playoff run.

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