After signing Isaiah Hartenstein, the Oklahoma City Thunder are hoping the 26-year-old will have a chance to progress. He is coming off a breakout season with the New York Knicks, where he started after Mitchell Robinson was injured.
This campaign earned him a massive contract with OKC. He brings them size and rebounds. After playing without a traditional big man, the Thunder now employ arguably the best in the league.
Hartenstein could add one small drawback to his game: his outside shooting. He’s never really been asked to be an outside shooter in his career. He’s taken 87 three-point attempts in his career. He made just three last year.
But with the Thunder, it could be something he could add to his repertoire. It seems like he spent some time in the offseason honing his craft. In a recent video, Hartenstein showed off his three-point shot in an Instagram story.
Isaiah Hartenstein continues to work on his outside shot:
pic.twitter.com/aFbLJd5799– Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) August 16, 2024
If the 26-year-old can legitimize his outside shot and translate it to the NBA, he could be a serious weapon for OKC to use in their 5-out offense. He’ll provide the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams with another kick-out option.
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