Re-drafting the 2020 NBA Draft: 23. Naz Reid, Oklahoma City Thunder
Original pick: Darius Bazley
2021 Oklahoma City Thunder current starting lineup
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Josh Giddey
- Lu Dort
- Darius Bazley
- Derrick Favors
New 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder starting lineup
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Josh Giddey
- Aleksej Pokusevski
- Kenrich Williams
- Naz Reid
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s original pick was Darius Bazley, and while he is still on the board, they choose to pick someone else in this re-draft. The Thunder pick up Naz Reid at pick twenty-three.
Bazley really picked up his scoring production last season, but his efficiency numbers were absolutely horrendous. His lack of efficiency has really hurt his overall stock.
Meanwhile, Reid has carved out a fairly big role for himself on the Timberwolves roster. Despite being undersized, his production at the center position has been great.
He’s a solid defender, he can score, and he can space the floor well. Oklahoma City could use a center like him on the roster because right now they don’t really have one.
The Thunder pass up on their original pick in this re-draft and instead choose to pick a center. Reid is the pick here at twenty-three for the Oklahoma City Thunder.