Should OKC Thunder Add Shooting This Offseason?

Despite winning the NBA title, the Oklahoma City Thunder may need to improve their shooting for next season. While their offseason has been quiet so far with minimal roster moves (trading Dillon Jones, signing Branden Carlson and Brooks Barnhizer to two-way deals) and optimism exists due to returning draft picks and Nikola Topic's recovery from injury, a potential weakness has been identified.

The Thunder could face stagnation if they simply run back the same roster, a trend seen with other championship teams. Although their youth may help avoid this, addressing their biggest playoff flaw – inconsistent shooting – is crucial. During the regular season, Isaiah Joe provided reliable outside shooting but became unplayable in the playoffs due to defensive shortcomings. The team's 3-point performance plummeted from 6th in percentage and 10th in attempts during the regular season to just 33.8% in the playoffs.

Acquiring elite shooters who also fit defensively might be difficult. However, the Thunder have alternatives: relying on internal development from their young players and the experience gained during their playoff run. This could lead to better shot selection and execution next postseason without needing major roster changes.