Thunder's Robert Vaden finds shooting stroke in a loss to San Antonio

 
Darnell Mayberry | Modified: July 17, 2009 at 11:10 am | Published: July 17, 2009   


LAS VEGAS — The uphill journey of Robert Vaden became more pronounced as each one of his jumpers splashed through the net Thursday night.

With each bucket, the public address announcer inside the Thomas & Mack Center brutally botched his last name, providing a verbal indicator of just how far the 54th overall pick has to go before making something out of his NBA career.

photo - Thunder rookie Robert Vaden, right, scored 16 points against the Spurs on Thursday. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
Thunder rookie Robert Vaden, right, scored 16 points against the Spurs on Thursday. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman

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