3x NBA Champion The OKC Thunder Must Consider Signing

I believe the Oklahoma City Thunder should consider signing JaVale McGee.

Nov 15, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center JaVale McGee (00) dunks the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been one of the best teams in the NBA to start the 2024-25 season.

However, they are playing without Chet Holmgren (who will be out for a significant amount of time), and they have only just gotten Isaiah Hartenstein back in action.

I believe the team should consider signing JaVale McGee at some point this season.

Mar 21, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Sacramento Kings center JaVale McGee (00) before the game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images / Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

McGee is a veteran center who would provide no risk.

They could sign him to a veteran's minimum deal (or even a 10-day contract).

He is coming off a year where he averaged 4.0 points and 2.7 rebounds per contest while shooting 59.8% from the field in 46 games for the Sacramento Kings.

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— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) October 30, 2023

In addition to being able provide depth at the center position for the playoffs, McGee is an experienced player who has won three NBA Championships.

He has played with superstars such as Steph Curry, LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Kevin Durant.

Therefore, the 36-year-old could be an excellent addition to a young OKC locker room.

Nov 4, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and forward Kevin Durant (35) and center JaVale McGee (1) look on in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The Thunder are currently 12-4 in their first 16 games, which has them as the second seed in the Western Conference.

Many people believe that they have a chance to reach the NBA Finals as soon as this season.

Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and head coach Mark Daigneault watch their team play against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images / Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

McGee has career averages of 7.6 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per contest while shooting 57.8% from the field in 909 games.

He has also played for the Golden State Warriors, Denver Nuggets, Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers over 16 seasons.