Oklahoma City Thunder's Ideal Starting 5 For 2016-17 Season

The Oklahoma City Thunder have arguably the best one-two punch in the league, and they will have their work cut out for them this offseason to keep them together. They have young players stepping up and a reliable second unit that is getting important minutes in the playoffs. They have proven that they can win with big lineups and small lineups, and will hope to keep their rotation intact for next season.

5. Point Guard – Russell Westbrook

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Westbrook is one of the most entertaining players in the NBA, with a relentless motor and a fearless attitude on the court. He is a legitimate triple-double threat every game and can single-handedly will his team to victory.

Westbrook is one of the most entertaining players in the NBA, with a relentless motor and a fearless attitude on the court. He is a legitimate triple-double threat every game and can single-handedly will his team to victory.

4. Shooting Guard – Andre Roberson

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Roberson is a very good defender who moves well off of the ball and understands his role with the team. If he can improve his outside shooting, then this could be one of the best starting fives in the league.

Roberson is a very good defender who moves well off of the ball and understands his role with the team. If he can improve his outside shooting, then this could be one of the best starting fives in the league.

3. Small Forward – Kevin Durant

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People often forget how great Durant really is, and the Thunder must do everything they can to keep him in Oklahoma City. He wants to win, and it will be hard to see him walking away if the Thunder are able to win a championship this season.

People often forget how great Durant really is, and the Thunder must do everything they can to keep him in Oklahoma City. He wants to win, and it will be hard to see him walking away if the Thunder are able to win a championship this season.

2. Power Forward – Serge Ibaka

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Ibaka hasn’t had his greatest season, but he is proving in the Warriors series just how valuable he really is. He can be a dominating rim protector while also being able to stretch the floor on offense.

Ibaka hasn’t had his greatest season, but he is proving in the Warriors series just how valuable he really is. He can be a dominating rim protector while also being able to stretch the floor on offense.

1. Center – Steven Adams

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Adams is a great fit on this team, giving them a physical presence down low. He has shown an ability to finish in the paint and continues to develop his game on both ends of the court.

Adams is a great fit on this team, giving them a physical presence down low. He has shown an ability to finish in the paint and continues to develop his game on both ends of the court.

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