OKC Thunder: Steven Adams' improved offensive touch leads to breakout preseason, high expectations

Steven Adams returned to training camp this year a much improved offensive player. He showed flashes last season, but his production was inconsistent and limited. This season, the difference has been clear. by Anthony Slater As the locker-room crowd thinned out following the Thunder’s recent preseason win in Dallas, Steven Adams tried to sneak by the media. Adams is a great talker. His quirky style and dry humor play well in interview settings. So he’s never shy. But there’s one thing Adams doesn’t seem to enjoy — speaking about his own success. But when you’re the breakout player of the preaseason — including a 19-point performance during that win in Dallas — that’ll be tough to avoid....