P lenty has been made about the NBA's overall product over the last few years. A specific talking point within that discourse is the regular season, and how it seemingly matters l

That's why it shouldn't be a shocker that the Thunder are at the No. 1 spot in ESPN's best NBA draft asset rankings. Bobby Marks and Jeremy Woo ranked all 30 teams' draft capital. As most know, draft picks are the league's currency.

The physicality in these NBA Playoffs is palpable, and most teams are sensing the shift. Some, like the Oklahoma City Thunder, even seem satisfied by it.