Thunder-Spurs: Nazr Mohammed made impression on Sam Presti during time in San Antonio

When center Nazr Mohammed played for the San Antonio Spurs in 2005-06, he came in to do extra work on off days and often found himself casually chatting with the team’s director of player personnel at the time. A 29-year-old kid named Sam Presti.

 
BY JOHN ROHDE | Published: May 27, 2012   

When center Nazr Mohammed played for the San Antonio Spurs in 2005-06, he came in to do extra work on off days and often found himself casually chatting with the team’s director of player personnel at the time.

photo - Left: Oklahoma City’s Nazr Mohammed dunks the ball during Game 5 of the Thunder-Lakers series.  Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
Left: Oklahoma City’s Nazr Mohammed dunks the ball during Game 5 of the Thunder-Lakers series. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman

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A 29-year-old kid named Sam Presti.

It’s no coincidence both men are now with the Thunder.

“Oh, that’s a huge reason why I’m here. No question,” Mohammed said. “We just...
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