At the trade deadline, the Oklahoma City Thunder acquired veteran forward Gordon Hayward, but it wasn’t without the expense of Tre Mann, Vasilije Micic and Davis Bertans. While the three players didn’t touch the court in Oklahoma City due to the depth of the team, they’ve got a good opportunity to shine in Charlotte.
Since arriving in Charlotte, Mann has averaged 13.7 points per game in just around 30 minutes per game. He’s added 7.0 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game while being a plus-eight in the box score.
Evidently, the Thunder didn’t have the opportunity that Mann needed to blossom and show every bit of the talent that he has. Anyone who paid close attention to the Thunder knew as much, but even in his opportunity to play, he didn’t get to show his potential.
When Mann played in Oklahoma City, he was playing in small spurts and was never able to get into rhythm. Charlotte is proving to have the perfect opportunity for the 23-year-old guard.
So how has Mann been able to acclimate to an improved role in Charlotte? Familiarity with the playbook has played a big part in him doing so.