Andre Roberson is considered the favorite for the Thunder's shooting guard spot by writers from The Oklahoman.

Roberson is considered the favorite for the Thunder's shooting guard spot by writers from The Oklahoman.

Analysis:

The former first-rounder seems to be the favorite because of his defense, as that's what sets him apart from his main competitor for the spot, Jeremy Lamb. Thunder general manager Sam Presti has emphasized a defensive mindset for the team recently, so advantage Roberson. If he gets the spot, that will definitely give his stats a boost, but his role on the offense might just be to step back and let Durant and Westbrook do their thing.