Moments after Hartenstein’s season-debut in a 109-99 Wednesday night win, Gilgeous-Alexander answered a slew of questions almost exclusively about the big man. When the Hartenstein questionnaire finished,

The season-altering injury amplified Isaiah Hartenstein's importance. He suffered a hand fracture in the preseason that cost him the first month of the regular season. His role graduated from bench player to full-time starter during his absence.

On Wednesday, Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein made his highly anticipated debut. After playing without a center over the past couple of weeks, the Thunder’s free agent addition was the first big to return from injury.