What impact will Dillon Jones have on the OKC Blue?

The 6-foot-6 young prospect from Weber State University is a physical specimen with a diverse skill set. Conclusion of an agreement with New York Knicks that Dillon Jones’ draft rights were sent to OKC Thunder in exchange for five future second-round picks.

Drafted 26th overall, Jones has an impressive college basketball resume playing for the Weber State Wildcats. The reliable forward averaged 15.0 ppg, 9.6 rpg and 1.7 spg while shooting nearly 50% from the field.

Nevertheless, management recently announced that Dillon has been assigned to the OKC Blue, the Thunder’s G League affiliate. That’s a bit surprising considering the 23-year-old could help replace the injured Isaiah Hartenstein, Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams.

Thunder rookie joins reigning G League champions

The OKC Blue winning the 2024 championship provided the perfect platform for Jones to take his game up a few notches and learn the Thunder system at the grassroots level. Coach Cameron Woods is an indispensable man when it comes to player development.