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OKC Thunder: Darius Bazley enters Year 2 in NBA with more responsibility - Article Photos

Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and Darius Bazley (7) react after a play during the NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Atlanta Hawks at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City,Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and Darius Bazley (7) react after a play during the NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Atlanta Hawks at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City,Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Darius Bazley averaged 5.6 points and 4.0 rebounds in his rookie season, but his numbers improved significantly in the bubble. Bazley enters his second season as the Thunder's best option to start at power forward. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Darius Bazley averaged 5.6 points and 4.0 rebounds in his rookie season, but his numbers improved significantly in the bubble. Bazley enters his second season as the Thunder's best option to start at power forward. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Darius Bazley (7) smiles after a dunk during a Thunder game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Jan. 18. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Darius Bazley (7) smiles after a dunk during a Thunder game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Jan. 18. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and Darius Bazley (7) react after a play during the NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Atlanta Hawks at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City,Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and Darius Bazley (7) react after a play during the NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Atlanta Hawks at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City,Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]