Oklahoma City Thunder: 2017-18 player grades for Steven Adams

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 27: Steven Adams #12 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on prior to Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Utah Jazz on April 27, 2018 at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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Final grade

Steven Adams a bright spot for the OKC Thunder in a season that could be deemed as a disappointment. The Thunder were not able go deep in the playoffs with three superstars, but Adams had a year that he can build on.

He can be seen as a security blanket for Westbrook when his driving is not as effective or his shot is not falling. The lob is one of the deadliest weapons that the Thunder have in their arsenal to attack a defense, especially when Russ gets past that first line of defense and draws help defenders.

Adams is the best player on the Thunder in terms of hustling. For a team that had three superstars last year, OKC needed a player that could do the dirty work.

Adams could be relied on to clean up the boards (the Thunder were first in second chance points with 15.0 per game) and do the little things like execute stout pick-and-rolls to help the offense move and not stay stagnant.

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Grade: B+

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