Sam Presti on Isaiah Hartenstein: “He’s a connecting player. People want to play with players like that. He’s worked extremely hard to get to this point of his career. He’s still very young. That’s one of the things we’re also really excited about.”

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) July 6, 2024

Sam Presti on his FA visit to Isaiah Hartenstein: “When it comes to trying to make the Thunder better, we’ll go across the world if we have to do that.”

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) July 6, 2024

Sam Presti on Isaiah Hartenstein: “His game doesn’t conflict with the development of our core players… Caruso is similar. They both bring things to the team that are very additive.”

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) July 6, 2024

Sam Presti said Isaiah Hartenstein is looking forward instead of back after his massive payday. Said he’s talked about how he’ll set up his home gym and those are the type of players the Thunder want

Mentioned how Lu Dort said he could hire his trainer full-time after he signed…

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) July 6, 2024

Sam Presti on the Isaiah Joe & Aaron Wiggins deals: pic.twitter.com/dMpTrBr0mh

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) July 6, 2024

Opening statement from Sam Presti regarding the Isaiah Hartenstein signing: pic.twitter.com/B3u7380dso

— Derek Parker (@DParkOK) July 6, 2024

Sam Presti on his meeting with Isaiah Hartenstein in person “I think it’s important for us to do a lot of listening in those scenarios” said he learned about his family, situations he has been in, how to help him explore his potential, and line that up with the team.

— Rylan Stiles (@Rylan_Stiles) July 6, 2024

Sam Presti on Isaiah Hartenstein “when you have a player that can read the game the way he does, comfortable having the ball in his hands, that opens up so many things for us”

— Rylan Stiles (@Rylan_Stiles) July 6, 2024

Isaiah Hartenstein is here pic.twitter.com/DiZbi93E1e

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) July 6, 2024

Isaiah Hartenstein said he’s talked to SGA since he signed with OKC. Mentioned he saw the IG following theories when he was a FA but bursted that bubble lmao: “I follow Shai but I’ve followed him since 2016.”

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) July 6, 2024

Isaiah Hartenstein on leaving the Knicks: "It was hard… I loved my teammates out in New York. I really appreciate what Thibs and Leon did for me. The fans in New York showed a lot of love."

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) July 6, 2024

Isaiah Hartenstein said he saw the culture was built in the Thunder from afar: "The style of play I think really fits me. I'm a high-IQ player. They have a lot of guys who cut."

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) July 6, 2024

Isaiah Hartenstein on his fit with Chet: "Defensively, having 2 of the top rim protectors on the court at the same time is not easy. I'm really excited."

He joked: "He's very talented and I think with my IQ, I'll have to do a little bit more of the dirty work so he can chill."

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) July 6, 2024

Isaiah Hartenstein on how close the Thunder are to a championship: "We're a great team. Again kinda like with what Mark said before, it's a process. We're 0-0 now."

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) July 6, 2024

Asked Isaiah Hartenstein his thoughts on being viewed as the biggest FA signing in Thunder history

Mentioned how when he was in Germany, he used to watch KD/Russ/Harden. Said Russ was one of the 1st guys to text him and told him if he needs anything from “the O” to text him pic.twitter.com/kYM71zRTLx

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) July 6, 2024

Isaiah Hartenstein on Sam Presti’s visit mentioned the open minded nice stands out pic.twitter.com/ZJFcl77Lmq

— Rylan Stiles (@Rylan_Stiles) July 6, 2024