In 2012, the OKC Thunder represented the Western Conference and faced off against the LeBron-led Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. The Thunder trio of Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant and James Harden were the foundation pieces; the engine that propelled the franchise to the cusp of greatness... If only the Thunder management and coaching staff could turn back time.
Read MoreRebounding - The most unglamorous job in basketball. Fancy an elbow to your face? Maybe a chipped tooth? How about a broken nose? These are occasional perks if you hustle hard enough to win your team a rebound. Somewhat unglamorous, this skill set hugely influences a team’s chances of winning. Win a defensive rebound, and you stop the opponents from getting a second shot. With luck, a strong defensive rebound can even lead to a swift outlet and fast break opportunities.
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