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Thunder drafted Steven Adams for step-back jumpers, according to Steven Adams

By Dan Favale

Mar 9, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) grabs a rebound in front of Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 9, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) grabs a rebound in front of Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 9, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) grabs a rebound in front of Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 9, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) grabs a rebound in front of Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

Steven Adams, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s foremost authority on ponytails and growing mustaches championed predominantly by sketchy night club owners, knows why he was selected with the 12th overall pick in the 2013 draft.

He seduced the Thunder with his step-back jumper, obviously:

Totally, Stevie.

Never mind that he’s attempted exactly zero step-back jumpers this season, according to NBA.com. Forget that, per NBA.com, he hasn’t made an official step-back look since entering the league. This is a shot he should be incorporating into his offensive repertoire, immediately and forever, without regard for accuracy or perception or Russell Westbrook’s facial expressions or anything else.

Displaying such gall, after all, would almost assuredly guarantee that Kevin Durant re-signs with the Thunder this summer. I mean, who wouldn’t want to play beside a version of Steven freaking Adams that’s punctuated by untamed facial hair and scores of step-back 18-footers?

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