New comer Cole Aldrich did not play in OKC's first summer league game of the year. in fact, the Thunder did not start a single rookie.
James Harden did not make a single 3pt shot, but attempted 18 free throws and had 19 points for the Thunder. 2nd year player Eric Maynor had 5 assists and 15 poinsts. DJ White continues to show he can score with 13pts on 29 minutes and 6 rebounds. He may be needed this year if Serge Ibaka's injury is significant. He went down with a knee injury but walked off the floor. There is no word yet on what his condition is.
The star of the night was Byron Mullins who had 24 points and 7 rebounds with 2 blocks. He played a lot in the developmental league and saw limited time with OKC last year. He is a good pick and pop player that can allow Durant and Westbrook to exploit one on one matchups. Should he continue to develop, he could allow the Thunder to let Krstic go and simply replace him with Mullins. I think that is the plan for now.
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