Mark Daigneault multiplies the time whenever he’s asked a variation of the same question. How has Isaiah Hartenstein integrated himself so well with an established OKC Thunder team?

With an $87 million price tag over the next few seasons, Isaiah Hartenstein had a large contract to live up to after joining the Oklahoma City Thunder during th

In his first 24 seconds of action this season, Isaiah Hartenstein grabbed a defensive rebound, ran a dribble handoff with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, created a potential hockey-like assist for an Alex Caruso 3-pointer initiated by a short-roll pass to the corner,

Through three games, Isaiah Hartenstein has made his impact known. The 26-year-old unlocks several layers for the Oklahoma City Thunder on both ends of the floor. The skilled seven-footer has left quite the first impression on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

The injection of Hartenstein has been a massive boost to the Bricktown ballers. Not only were they in desperate need of a center after a run of injuries, but the seven-footer has elevated Oklahoma City on both ends.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander already sees the benefits of Hartenstein. The seven-footer opens a sea of space for last year's MVP runner-up to play with. It's a dangerous threat opposing defenses must figure out or risk leaving him wide open.

The Oklahoma City Thunder went out and grabbed the best big man money could buy this summer. Fixing their weakness in a hurry when luring Isaiah Hartenstein awa

Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein's keys to a successful four-game Thunder road trip, starting against the Kings on Monday

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault had a similar sentiment. Daigneault said Hartenstein is the best screener he's ever coached. The seven-footer has mastered the underappreciated art. He's already third in OKC in screen assists at 14. He'll quickly usurp Holmgren's 21 assists for the top spot.