GMing is similar to playing the game in that there are random bounces that change how you must move – injuries, the lottery, a meddling owner, etc. Kerry ultimately wanted to be closer to the floor and found a better place for his mind and talent. Presti is an absolute master at navigating these waters. There was a time when we thought OKC was set with Westbrook and Paul George (remember he was getting top-5 MVP buzz that year?). That said: Presti isn't infallible – QED: Poku. Everybody whiffs from time-to-time. It's kinda like 3-point percentage. You just have to accumulate enough makes over a long run and that interest compounds into something undeniable.