OKC’s rising star is starting to get his footing this season.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are off to a hot start this season, as they are now 3-0 after the team’s win on Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Many different factors have gone into this early-season success for Oklahoma City, and one factor that could make the season better seems to be just getting started.

Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell came into this season with a lot of pressure on him. The rising star made a statement in last year’s playoffs, being the team’s second-leading scorer, and was expected to keep this momentum going coming into this year. Mitchell didn’t start the season with a bang as he was quiet in the team’s first bout against the Spurs, only scoring four points in the 23 minutes he was on the court. However, it’s only been up for Mitchell from there.

In the team’s second bout, Mitchell had 12 points and was a menace on the defensive side of the ball with a whopping five steals and a block to go along with it.…