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September 12, 2025
Which OKC Thunder player is most likely to take more heaves?
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Which OKC Thunder player is most likely to take more heaves?
OKC Thunder could lean into end-of-quarter heaves in 2025-26 under a new rule that awards successful last-second shots as three-pointers and labels misses as team misses. Kenrich Williams has the clearest track record for attempts (7 across 7 seasons), making him the most likely Thunder candidate to push volume if the team pursues late-game variance. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Lu Dort, Aaron Wiggins, and Isaiah Joe have shown limited histories with heaves, but none match Williams. The piece notes no Thunder has yet converted a last-second heave, yet the new rule creates a pathway for multiple players to test the buzzer with range and decision-making at stake.
Which Thunder player is most likely to lead end-of-quarter heaves in 2025-26 and how should fantasy managers value him?How should fantasy owners prepare for increased late-game shot chances from OKC?Could OKC’s late-game approach alter the team’s closing lineup this season?What is the biggest risk of embracing more late-heave attempts for OKC?
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