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NBA Draft prospect Gradey Dick (The Topeka Capital-Journal)
NBA Draft prospect Gradey Dick (The Topeka Capital-Journal)
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NBA Draft prospect Cason Wallace (Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports)

12. Oklahoma City Thunder – Cason Wallace, G, Kentucky

At this point, there’s still a chance that the Oklahoma City Thunder qualify for the NBA Playoffs in the Western Conference. It would be quite the step forward for a team that is loaded with talent. And, let’s remember, the Thunder is not only possibly adding another lottery pick heading into next season but they’ll also be adding Chet Holmgren, the No. 2 overall pick from last year’s NBA Draft. He was lost for the season before it even started.

The Thunder will be adding two extremely talented players this offseason. That’s quite amazing and exciting for the franchise as they look to cement themselves as a rising team in the West. At No.12, Cason Wallace would be an interesting addition to the Thunder. Wallace is averaging 11 points, four rebounds, and four assists on 34 percent shooting from 3-point range during his freshman season at Kentucky.

Wallace would add another interesting element for the Thunder heading into next season and he’s a player that could learn behind one of the best young players in the league, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Thunder is just getting started. Their future is incredibly bright.