Jerami Grant has been with the Thunder for a only a short time, but it looks like he fits in perfectly.
Grant has played three games for Oklahoma City so far and in those contests, he is averaging 21 minutes a game. The athletic forward has not had too big of an effect so far, only averaging 5.3 points in those minutes, but he still seems to fit. Grant gets out there every game and uses his athleticism to propel himself to big plays. Sound similar of anyone? It should, because Russell Westbrook and Victor Oladipo play the same way.
In Grant's last two games, he has had some major highlights. One of them coming against former Thunder star Kevin Durant and the other one against the Minnesota Timberwolves. While Grant is all fun to watch, he is truly important because of what he helps the Thunder get away from.
When Grant is on the court, then that means less time for Kyle Singler, who continues to struggle for the team. Grant can come in the game for the Thunder and give them worse defense than Andre Roberson, but better offense.
While many believed that the trade for Grant was the Thunder management's way of setting up for another trade at the deadline, his play with the team could change that. Grant is a young player who is only going to grow more in Oklahoma City.
Another key in Grant being with the team is his low cost. The Thunder will only have to pay him $980,000 this season and they have the option to keep him at $1 million next season. A cheap and athletic player? Hard to see Sam Presti passing that up.
Grant also seems to be enjoying playing for this team.
Jerami Grant said he "already loves the organization." When I asked if anything's stood out he answered immediately "actually winning games"
— Fred Katz (@FredKatz) November 6, 2016
Jerami Grant is experiencing a completely different organizational approach than what he had before. In Philadelphia, he was on a huge rebuilding project in a team that many believed have been tanking for years.
But now, Grant is with a franchise that has found a way to rebuild while being successful. The Thunder are off to a great start to this season, already exceeding expectations by a great amount. If he can continue to develop his game and chemistry with his teammates, then Oklahoma City's success will only grow.
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