The Oklahoma City Thunder have received a boost as likely starting shooting guard Terrance Ferguson has returned to practice after passing baseline concussion protocol tests, according to Erik Horne of The Oklahoman.
Ferguson suffered the concussion in a game against Atlanta, and it forced him to miss the last preseason game of the season for Oklahoma City.
After foregoing college in order to gain experience playing overseas ball, Ferguson spent only one year in Australia before being selected by the Thunder with the 21st pick in the 2017 draft.
The Oklahoma native is now entering his second year in the NBA after an encouraging rookie campaign. He was an important bench piece during the Thunder's playoff run last year, playing in 61 games and averaging 3.1 points on 41 percent shooting from the floor.
Ferguson is known to bring bursts of energy and athleticism off the bench, sparking momentum changes with jaw-dropping alley oops and well-timed 3-pointers.
Ferguson will get a chance to start for the Thunder now as both Russell Westbrook and Andre Roberson battle back from injury. During the preseason, Ferguson started three games before he sustained the concussion.
The Thunder will need Ferguson to take a big leap this season in order to succeed in a competitive Western Conference. Now that Carmelo Anthony is gone, the Thunder will need other players not named Westbrook or Paul George to take a share of the scoring load.
Hopefully, the 20-year-old can stay healthy and show the league he is capable of being a consistent contributor on a powerful Thunder team.
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