Amid the Oklahoma City Thunder 's laundry list of injuries to its roster, including All-Star Jalen Williams and reserve guard Isaiah Joe, no one's stepped up more than sophomore guard Ajay Mitchell, which didn't go unnoticed by veteran Isaiah Hartenstein . Williams and Joe have yet to make their regular-season debut. Before Tuesday's game against the Sacramento Kings, Chet Holmgren was added to the injury list . Through it all, Mitchell's remained consistent.

Through four games, the 2024 second-round pick is averaging 18.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.0 steals. Ajay Mitchell has emerged as a go-to option off the bench, which Hartenstein addressed after Monday's 101-94 win against the Dallas Mavericks.

“I think he's just very mature. I think that's what I saw from day

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