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OKC Thunder: Former No. 2 NBA Draft pick Hasheem Thabeet says he doesn't dwell on the past

New Thunder center Hasheem Thabeet discusses his appreciation for the Thunder organization and his expectations for this season.

By Darnell Mayberry | Published: July 12, 2012 Comment on this article

New Thunder center Hasheem Thabeet discusses his appreciation for the Thunder organization and his expectations for this season.

Q: What attracted you to the Thunder?

photo - NBA BASKETBALL: Portland Trail Blazers center Hasheem Thabeet talks with reporters during a news conference introducing Thabeet and guard Jonny Flynn on Monday, March 19, 2012, in Portland, Ore. Thabeet and Flynn were acquired, along with a second-round draft pick, from Houston in exchange for veteran Marcus Camby last Thursday at the trade deadline. The Blazers also traded forward Gerald Wallace to the New Jersey Nets for center Mehmet Okur, forward Shawne Williams and a protected first-round pick. The two deals netted the Blazers cap space and added to a stockpile of picks for this June's NBA draft. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) ORG XMIT: ORRB108

NBA BASKETBALL: Portland Trail Blazers center Hasheem Thabeet talks with reporters during a news conference introducing Thabeet and guard Jonny Flynn on Monday, March 19, 2012, in Portland, Ore. Thabeet and Flynn were acquired, along with a second-round draft pick, from Houston in exchange for veteran Marcus Camby last Thursday at the trade deadline. The Blazers also traded forward Gerald Wallace to the New Jersey Nets for center Mehmet Okur, forward Shawne Williams and a protected first-round pick. The two deals netted the Blazers cap space and added to a stockpile of picks for this June's NBA draft. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) ORG XMIT: ORRB108

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A: The organization. I like the system. I've been playing against them a lot, and the way they do things I really like it. That's pretty much it.

What do you expect in your first season with the Thunder?

Just come in ready to work. I don't expect too much here. I've got to establish my position on the team, so I've just got to work and come in ready.

What kind of feedback have you gotten from the coaches during your private workouts with them this week in Orlando?

I've got to be ready to work. I've got to get in shape. They told me that with this organization everything you get you have to work for it. Nothing is going to be given. You've got to come in here and just work.

This is now your fourth team in four seasons. What do you think will be different about this team?

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