We'll see if it's a good move or not depending if Durant leaves. If he leaves, the Thunder will have a hard time reaching the playoffs and that's assuming an MVP season effort from Westbrook. Ibaka's time on OKH was up I think, he provides good defense (to a certain degree) but that's it. Even Adams contributed more on offense.
I don't understand the trade from the Magic perspective really, I get they are trying to pair Ibaka and Vucevic together who could both complement each other (Ibaka more defensive minded). Both have a good perimeter offensive game too. But they are giving away a great young prospect in Oladipo and a promising rookie in Sabonis...just too much for Ibaka who is in total decline if you ask me.
I don't think Oladipo would be a good fit for the thunder, he is like being Reggie Jackson during the thunder that has not been fully utilize because most of the time, it is westbrook and durant who is always holding the ball, they never really trust that much other players hence it cannot maximize their capability.I don't understand the trade from the Magic perspective really, I get they are trying to pair Ibaka and Vucevic together who could both complement each other (Ibaka more defensive minded). Both have a good perimeter offensive game too. But they are giving away a great young prospect in Oladipo and a promising rookie in Sabonis...just too much for Ibaka who is in total decline if you ask me.
They're taking the possibility that Durant leaves and at the same time possibly convince Durant to stay.
