Veteran NBA big man picks OKC Thunder over Cavaliers for the following reason
Currently ruling the Western Conference standings with a 6-0 record to start the season, the OKC Thunder ranks among the top title contenders. Considering that Isaiah Hartenstein has yet to return from his injury, Coach Mark Daigneault’s lineup will only get deeper.
Mirroring a similar pattern of success in the East, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been phenomenal under Coach Kenny Atkinson’s first year with the team. On a 7-0 streak to begin their campaign, the likes of Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, and Darius Garland have stepped up, as Donovan Mitchell continues to impress.
Talking about the top seeds in their respective conferences, former Cavaliers champion, Channing Frye gave OKC the edge over Cleveland, alluding to Coach Daigneault’s defense as a work of art. The seven-footer cited the Thunder’s crew’s collective development year after year.
Channing Frye sheds light on why he picked the Thunder over his former team
The New York native believes the Thunder prevails over the Cavaliers for having a better well-rounded team that continues to grow.
“OKC and I’m just saying, it’s hard to have five guys get better together, and the improvement that Chet had, Lu Dort is having a very good year, SGA is solid, and the way they are locked-in defensively is a work of art,” replied Frye when asked to opt between the Thunder and Cavs.
The Cavs veteran highlighted the team’s unselfish style of playing, and the fact that they have room for further improvement, sending a warning signal to the league.
Ending last season as the first seed, OKC failed to get the job done last season as the Luka-Kyrie Mavs sent them home in the semi-finals. After upgrading themselves during the summer, Shai and his team are looking to accomplish what was left unfinished.
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