Thunder rookie Dillon Jones has spent much of the season in the G League, and coach Mark Daigneault believes that time has greatly benefitted him.

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault has been a mad scientist since he became head coach in 2020. Tinkering with lineups and positions has been his modus operandi. That's led to him quickly rising through the ranks from a relative unknown to the reigning Coach of the Year winner.

OKC Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was excited to see coach Mark Daigneault coach in the NBA All-Star Game. Here's what he noticed from Daigneault.

Thunder Coach Mark Daigneault's Postgame Media Availability. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault talks to the press after a big win against Atlanta.

Thunder coach Mark Daigneault's Postgame Media Availability. Mark Daigneault speaks to the media following a win over the Nets.

After connecting on 49.2% on 1.6 attempts from deep, it’s no coincidence Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Aaron Wiggins took on an increased role from head coach Mark Daigneault this season. After Sunday’s win against the Minnesota Timberwolves,

Thunder Coach Mark Daigneault's Postgame Media Availability. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault talks with the media following his teams loss to the Timberwolves.

Thunder Coach Mark Daigneault's Postgame Media Availability. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault talks to the press after squeezing out a strong win away in Minnesota.

Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams shared a funny anecdote that he and head coach Mark Daigneault still laugh about today. Before the Thunder secured a win on Daigneault’s birthday on Sunday,

After averaging 15.7 minutes per game last season, Wiggins has seen an uptick to 22.0 this season while averaging a career-best in points (11.0), rebounds (3.6), assists (1.6), steals (0.8), and blocks (0.3). It’s the kind of production that led to the Thunder staying pat at the trade deadline.

The brothers faced each other during the preseason, when Cason Wallace’s brother finished with eight points, two rebounds, and two assists in 21 minutes. Then again, in a 128-104 Thunder win at the Paycom Center on October 27, Keaton Wallace played for only three minutes, finishing with two points and one rebound.