A Fine Piece on Presti of the Thunder

[Bendit]

I had not been aware of much of Presti's background. He is cut in the Buford (Spurs) mold and has the "touch" as well as the smarts and patience. Wonder if that last attribute (which includes building thru the draft) would fly in Toronto? I am also unsure whether BC has either the scouting skills or is surrounded by great talent evaluators to make the right choices either in the draft or in a trade.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/25/sp...under.html?hpw

[Ripp]

Rhodes Scholar nominee..impressive. Cool guy overall.

[Tim W.]

Reading that makes me feel very old. A GM at 30 is incredibly impressive.

The Thunder were extremely fortunate to get Durant. WHere would they be if they got the third pick that year? Still, he's gathered very good, two way players and players that play well together.