Oklahoma City Thunder’s summer additions will lead them back to playoffs

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 08: Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on against the Dallas Mavericks during the third quarter at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 08, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 08: Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on against the Dallas Mavericks during the third quarter at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 08, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)
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Jack White (Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports)
Jack White (Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports)

Jack White

I didn’t know where to fit Jack White into this because he isn’t young, and he isn’t a veteran at age 25. He only played in 66 minutes for the Nuggets last season, as he played a majority of his season in the G-League.

In 29 G-League appearances, White averaged 18.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.9 blocks with a 67.8 TS% (56.6/43.8/76.7 shooting splits). He was quite effective on both ends of the floor and incredibly efficient.

There’s a chance that White doesn’t even make this roster. There’s 21 players currently on this roster, so I wouldn’t be surprised to see him as one of the players who doesn’t quite make the cut. There will be cuts and trades. Perhaps he gets one of the Thunder two-way contracts, as he remains eligible for such. His efficiency and two-way play gives the Thunder some intrigue.