Isaiah Joe Seeing Breakout Season for Oklahoma City

After two less-than-ideal seasons with Philadelphia, it appears taking pictures guard Isaiah Joe is lastly discovering his NBA footing with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Drafted forty ninth general within the 2020 NBA Draft out of Arkansas, Joe joined the 76ers as a high-upside taking pictures specialist who, ultimately, might present worthwhile minutes.

But Joe struggled to seek out regular minutes with the crew, averaging round 10 minutes in 96 video games with the crew, and taking pictures simply 38 % general within the course of. And in October of 2022, the Sixers moved in a unique route, releasing Joe and Bassey in a single transfer.

The Thunder, probably prompted by former Sixers government Vince Rozman who joined OKC not too long ago, jumped on the chance rapidly.

In 26 video games with Oklahoma City, Joe has already seen a number of profession highs, and has already drastically improved on his taking pictures splits and general averages.

The numbers aren’t mind-blowing: 6.8 factors, 1.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists, however once more in simply shy of 12 minutes per sport. Per 36, Joe is averaging an astounding 20.5 factors, 5.7 rebounds and three.0 assists per sport.

Even extra, he’s on tempo to have the one most effective 3-point season in Thunder historical past, hitting 46 % for his 3.7 makes an attempt per sport.

Joe’s been a reputable weapon for OKC to date this season, who sits at 14-18 and in a aggressive spot within the Western Conference. Earlier within the season, Joe was used sparingly simply earlier than breaks as a possible risk to get a late shot off. But as he made an increasing number of, he has turn out to be a reputable a part of the rotation.

Joe and the Thunder now look to a 7 p.m. matchup versus the Pelicans on Friday, Dec. 23 in Paycom Center.

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