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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell, left, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James defends during the second half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Los Angeles.
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The next impressive player to rise from the Thunder’s bottomless depth and onto the national stage is Ajay Mitchell, who has seized the spotlight while replacing injured teammate Jalen Williams during these playoffs. After delivering career playoff highs of 24 points and 10 assists with no turnovers in the Thunder’s 131-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3, the Belgian guard is officially the latest product of general manager Sam Presti’s formidable machine to prove he’s ready to contribute to Oklahoma City’s aspiring dynasty.
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