Sam Presti

We had to take a longer view to get to a more sustainable level of winning,

• says OKC general manager Sam Presti
  Timetime.com/article/2026…Oct 8, 00:00

His internal belief and unbridled fearlessness helped establish the foundation of our organization from day one in 2008, and he elevated the confidence and inspired our community in every year thereafter,

• Presti said in a statement
  China Dailychinadaily.com.cn/a/202608…Aug 14, 00:00
  The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/08…Aug 14, 00:00

Russell Westbrook is the ultimate competitor,

• Oklahoma City general manager Sam Presti said in a statement
  Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/sports/2026…Aug 13, 10:25

The history of the NBA is littered with teams that were not able to find ultimate success again,

• Thunder general manager Sam Presti said
  China Dailychinadaily.com.cn/a/202606…Jun 19, 00:00

Chet's one of our guys. He's been so impactful. He drives winning on so many different levels for us,

• Presti said
  Newsweeknewsweek.com/sports/nba…Jun 8, 16:38

Of all the things that I've talked to Shai about, this is actually one I've never talked to him about,... He’s playing against 6 people. He’s got 5 defenders and the 6th defender is social media,... He drew 415 fouls this year. 11 were challenged.”

• Presti said, via Thunder insider Clemente Almanza... he added
  Newsweeknewsweek.com/sports/nba…Jun 8, 17:21