Mark Daigneault praises Ajay Mitchell's offseason progress for Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault commended Ajay Mitchell's impressive offseason as the team prepares for the new season. Following a breakout sophomore year where he averaged 14 points per game and had a strong playoff run, Mitchell's performance has made him essential for the team's title aspirations. Despite suffering a calf strain that limited his playoff appearances, he has returned to training and demonstrated significant improvement. Daigneault noted that Mitchell is becoming a key defender and is taking on primary matchups, contributing to his developing confidence.

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