Ajay Mitchell

From their hit rate on year-to-year draft selections to the accuracy with which they score the basketball, the Oklahoma City Thunder have proven themselves to be the definition of can’t-miss in 2024-25. One night after finding success during his first-ever regular-season NBA start, Ajay Mitchell keeps the Thunder’s offensive attack in downpour mode, organizing a set through a pick-and-roll before migrating towards the floor’s opposite corner. Invisible, seemingly, to everyone other than his teammates, 2024’s No. 38 pick takes full advantage of a wide-open look, cashing in a left side trifecta, helping balloon Oklahoma City’s lead to 27 and ultimately, its winning streak to 11. Drawing the well-deserved praise of his coaches and teammates alike, Mitchell shined on December 29, 2024’s stage against the Memphis Grizzlies, turning in 17 points (on 6-of-11) shooting, alongside one rebound, three assists, one steal, three 3-pointers, and a +20 plus-minus.

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