Both the Thunder and Rockets are frenetic, physical, and new in a way that quickly washes the rubbish from your mind when you’re watching them, if you care at all about the real physical pleasures of the sport.
Khaman Maluach might not be a franchise player himself, but he can be a franchise cornerstone. And a rim-running big that’s easy to play with and has the potential to anchor a defense unlocks all kinds of team-building opportunities.