Thunder Draft: Best Non-Lottery First Round Options With their second and third picks in the 2021 NBA Draft, the OKC Thunder will select at No. 16 and No. 18 overall. Author: Jun 26, 2021 While the Oklahoma City Thunder's No. 6 overall pick is certainly the most crucial in July's draft, they've still got two additional picks just outside the lottery. Both picks acquired through trade, the Thunder will select at No. 16 and No. 18 overall in the 2021 NBA Draft, where they'll be able to find quality prospects with how deep this draft is. “The draft overall, I like it," said Thunder GM Sam Presti last week. "We value No. 16 for a reason. We think there’s a player there.”