Thabo Sefolosha is the stopper who puts the 'D' in Thunder

 
Mike Baldwin, The Oklahoman
Published: October 25, 2009

Maybe someone needs to invent a new stat for players like Thabo Sefolosha .

When your role is to guard elite players such as Kobe Bryant , Dwyane Wade or LeBron James , customary measuring sticks like points, rebounds, assists and blocks fail to measure the value of defensive stoppers like Sefolosha.

“I don't see it as pressure,” Sefolosha said. “There are a lot of very good players in this league. If I...


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