With Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell both battling injuries ahead of a crucial Game 5 between the Thunder and Spurs, Oklahoma City had an empty slot in the starting lineup. The basketball world was left to wonder: who would coach Mark Daigneault tap to round out his starting five? Perhaps Alex Caruso, the all-world role player who has been shooting the lights out against San Antonio. Or maybe Cason Wallace, the league leader in steals this season who earned his first All-Defense nod.
Instead, Daigneault went with the newest member of the team—and it was the right decision.
