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Since entering the NBA back in 2013, Steven Adams has shown tremendous improvement in his game. From averaging only 3.3 points and 4.1 rebounds per game in his rookie season, he has continued to develop his game in the past couple of years, leading to his role now as the Oklahoma City Thunder’s undisputed starting center.
One of the skills he has improved on is his rebounding, which has been on full display this campaign. He is corralling a total of 8.9 a game, and what’s even more impressive is that he averages more offensive rebounds than defensive ones. His teammate, Paul George, was asked to give his thoughts about it, and he jokingly said that Adams is a “poor defensive rebounder.”
Paul George asked about Steven Adams having way more offensive rebounds than defensive rebounds, and he’s got jokes. pic.twitter.com/nWPZa7MRQs
— Brett Dawson (@BDawsonWrites) January 23, 2018
While most of the attention this season has been given to the Thunder’s “Big 3” of Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony and George, the Kiwi international big man has been holding the fort inside the paint for them and giving the team an anchor on the defensive end as well. His mere size and presence has been an intimidating sight for their opponents and forces players from other teams to change their shots.
George may have joked about Adams’ ability to snag more offensive rebounds, but there is no doubt that he understands his importance to their team. Not only does he give them extra possessions and chances to score, but he also makes his teammates better and gives them a stronger chance of contending for the title this year.
