Thunder basketball: A Thunder star waiting in wings?

The first thing that will jump out at you when you see D.J. White in a Thunder uniform is his slimmed-down frame.

But after overcoming the initial shock of how the Thunder rookie no longer looks like a power forward, your next reaction will be amazement at how effective he is at playing like one.

D.J. White scored 20 points in the Tulsa 66ers’ win over Los Angeles on Saturday, only the second game he’s played since March 2008. PHOTO BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN

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With his home white Tulsa 66ers jersey sagging off his shoulders Saturday night, White showed why the Thunder is so fond of his skill set and why team officials believe those talents could...
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