For someone of Brooks Barnhizer’s caliber, there’s no better team than the defending champions to start a career. At 6-foot-6 with a 6-11 wingspan, 230 pounds, and a defensive IQ, Barnhizer has managed to make his presence felt in the preseason games. Against the Pacers, he contributed 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 1 assist in 38 minutes in the Thunder’s recent 101-116 loss.

From growing up in Indiana’s South Bend and then playing for the Northwestern Wildcats, Barnhizer has left a mark. It was only about time that a team like Thunder would like to groom his skills, besides his adaptability and defensive intelligence. And well, if you’re watching the NBA preseason, what Brooks has done off the ball might tell you more about his potential than any highlight dunk ever could.

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