Steven Adams was absolutely brilliant for the Oklahoma City Thunder this postseason. He averaged just under a double-double in 31 minutes per playoff game, making a massive defensive impact with his ability to harass opponents in space while still protecting the rim and cleaning the glass, and also showcased an advancing offensive game with flashes of soft hands finishing on the pick-and-roll and even some sharp passes on the interior. [ Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] More than that, though, Adams' toughness — not to mention his ability to walk through repeated shots both above and below the belt — helped propel the Thunder past the heavily favored San Antonio Spurs in Round 2, put the fear of God into the Golden State Warriors in a seven-game epic, and earned the 22-year-old New Zealander both the respect of his enemies and superhero status among OKC fans. The larger-than-life tributes have continued after the Thunder's elimination — check out this tremendous gigantic mural paying homage to Adams' intimidating presence, produced just down the street from Chesapeake Energy Arena by artist and fellow New Zealander Graham...