Currently ruling the Western Conference standings with a 6-0 record to start the season, the OKC Thunder ranks among the top title contenders. Considering that Isaiah Hartenstein has yet to return from his injury, Coach Mark Daigneault’s lineup will only get deeper.
Mirroring a similar pattern of success in the East, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been phenomenal under Coach Kenny Atkinson’s first year with the team. On a 7-0 streak to begin their campaign, the likes of Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, and Darius Garland have stepped up, as Donovan Mitchell continues to impress.
Talking about the top seeds in their respective conferences, former Cavaliers champion, Channing Frye gave OKC the edge over Cleveland, alluding to Coach Daigneault’s defense as a work of art. The seven-footer cited the Thunder’s crew’s collective development year after year.
Channing Frye sheds light on why he picked the Thunder over his former team
The New York native believes the Thunder prevails over the Cavaliers for having a better well-rounded team that continues to grow.