The move addresses an immediate need at the shooting guard position by adding a young playmaker in Victor Oladipo, while Ilyasova is a stretch power forward who has had his moments in the league. It's been known the Thunder has liked Oladipo for a long time, seeing it was reported they tried to move up in the 2013 draft to acquire him but were unsuccessful. 

Oladipo will benefit the Thunder greatly, but the upside in the deal comes with the kicker: the rights to Sabonis. 

Sabonis is a scrappy player from Gonzaga who has huge upside and should fit nicely alongside Steven Adams. Sabonis goes up strong for rebounds, and can stretch the floor by knocking down the outside shot. Many experts believe he's ready to play at the pro level next season and likely won't have a hard time adjusting. 

Sam Presti wasn't done dealing, as the Thunder traded into the second round by purchasing the 56th pick in the draft and selected UConn's Daniel Hamilton. The forward will likely be a player the Thunder are looking to develop, and should see some time playing for the OKC Blue in the D-League.  

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The Thunder decided to get in on the action on draft night by trading Serge Ibaka to the Orlando Magic for Victor Oladipo, Ersan Ilyasova and the draft rights for Domantis Sabonis. 

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