okcjim

We've got #29, #32 and a future Dallas first rounder to move up with.

Yeah, nobody will shut Lebron down consistently, we just need a guy that can make him work like George and Leonard have been.

They are a little different type players from what I've seen. PJ3 has never been a physical defender. He's athletic but he averaged less than a block per game at Baylor both of his years there. He average .7 blocks per game and 7 rebounds per game at Baylor. I think Mitchell is more physical. I honestly think the Thunder could use them both. Teams have been going small on OKC with success since Miami did it in last years finals. Houston did it in the first round and OKC didn't have a good answer. I think they could split time at the 4 against teams that go small and it would be a good combo. I think Mitchell might potentially have more success against Lebron and Carmelo though because he is more physical. I just wasn't sure if he could stay in front of them.

I wanted to pick you guys brain about Tony Mitchell. I am an OKC Thunder fan and the Thunder currently don't have a guy that can come close to defending Lebron. Nobody is going to shut Lebron down but Paul George and Khawi Leonard have done a very nice job of at least making him work for his points. The Thunder have never come close to that. Thabo is too light to guard him, he gets KD in foul trouble and Ibaka isn't mobile enough. Is Tony Mitchell a guy that could potentially do what Leonard and George has done? His highlights are mostly of him dunking. Could he be a potential defensive stopper in the NBA and a stretch 4 that could hit open 3's and rebound? A lot of people are concerned with last season and from what I've seen it mostly had to do with 2 key teammates getting injured and Mitchell getting swarmed. Is that correct? I would like to hear what you guys think about Mitchell because I'm sure you guys have watched him more than anyone. Thanks in advance!