Challenges in the Life of Sam Presti in a Detailed Timeline

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Sam Presti

Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Sam Presti. A timeline of obstacles and growth.

Sam Presti is the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Oklahoma City Thunder since 2007. Hired at 29, he was the second-youngest NBA GM. As of now, he is the third-longest tenured head of basketball operations in the league. His work primarily involves managing the team's roster, trades, and draft selections, focusing on long-term team development and competitive positioning within the NBA.

2012: James Harden Trade

In 2012, Sam Presti and the Thunder traded James Harden to the Houston Rockets after failing to reach a contract extension agreement, a decision that was later heavily criticized.

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2013: Thunder Fell to Grizzlies

In 2013, the Thunder finished first in the Western Conference, but fell to the Memphis Grizzlies in the second round after Russell Westbrook suffered a season-ending injury.

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2014: Lost in Conference Finals Rematch

In 2014, Sam Presti's Thunder finished with a 59-23 record as Kevin Durant was named NBA Most Valuable Player however the Thunder lost in the conference finals in a rematch with the San Antonio Spurs.

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2018: Harden Wins MVP

In 2018, James Harden, who was traded by Sam Presti and the Thunder in 2012, went on to win an MVP award with the Houston Rockets.

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2019: Traded Paul George

In 2019, Sam Presti traded Paul George to the Los Angeles Clippers.

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2020: Trading away key veterans

In 2020, Sam Presti began a rebuilding process with the Thunder, trading away key veterans.

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2021: Rebuilding Process

In 2021, Sam Presti began a rebuilding process with the Thunder, trading away key veterans.

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2022: Trading away key veterans

In 2022, Sam Presti continued a rebuilding process with the Thunder, trading away key veterans.

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2023: Trading away key veterans

In 2023, Sam Presti continued a rebuilding process with the Thunder, trading away key veterans.

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2024: Trading away key veterans

In 2024, Sam Presti continued a rebuilding process with the Thunder, trading away key veterans.

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2025: Trading away key veterans

In 2025, Sam Presti continued a rebuilding process with the Thunder, trading away key veterans.

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2026: Trading away key veterans

In 2026, Sam Presti continued a rebuilding process with the Thunder, trading away key veterans.

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