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OKC Thunder beat writer for @DailyThunder. Thunder Insider for @FranchiseOK. Writer @Thunder_RTB. Co-host @OKCDreamTeam.

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Jalen Williams just beat 4 Knicks in the 40 yard dash.

Jalen Williams just beat 4 Knicks in the 40 yard dash.

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The OKC fan tradition of greeting the Thunder at the airport continues.. ..this time with a first: a dancing Jared McCain. (@jalenjdubwilliams)

The OKC fan tradition of greeting the Thunder at the airport continues.. ..this time with a first: a dancing Jared McCain. (@jalenjdubwilliams)

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Isaiah Joe hit 736 3 pointers in 4 seasons + playoffs in OKC. But this monster dunk is my all time favorite Zay play in a Thunder jersey:

Isaiah Joe hit 736 3 pointers in 4 seasons + playoffs in OKC. But this monster dunk is my all time favorite Zay play in a Thunder jersey:

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Steve Nash: “My favorite for MVP is Shai.” LeBron James: “For him to play on the perimeter as much as he does, playing midrange as much as he does and still be as super efficient as he is. It’s Jordan-esque.” (Mind the Game)

Steve Nash: “My favorite for MVP is Shai.” LeBron James: “For him to play on the perimeter as much as he does, playing midrange as much as he does and still be as super efficient as he is. It’s Jordan-esque.” (Mind the Game)

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What a block from Hartenstein. (He went to the locker room after this fall but he’s back on the bench.)

What a block from Hartenstein. (He went to the locker room after this fall but he’s back on the bench.)

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Bennett Stirtz says SGA, Chet and Ajay Mitchell have all reached out to him.

Bennett Stirtz says SGA, Chet and Ajay Mitchell have all reached out to him.

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SGA blocks a 7 footer Ighodaro’s dunk attempt at the rim. Rare 30 point scorer who plays both sides of the court.

SGA blocks a 7 footer Ighodaro’s dunk attempt at the rim. Rare 30 point scorer who plays both sides of the court.

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Paul George: “Shout out Sam Presti. Shout out Clay Bennett. Shout out Oklahoma. Still got love for that organization. They deserve it.” (Podcast P with Paul George)

Paul George: “Shout out Sam Presti. Shout out Clay Bennett. Shout out Oklahoma. Still got love for that organization. They deserve it.” (Podcast P with Paul George)

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Not sure how loud it sounded on TV, but the pop on this play was huge in the arena.

Not sure how loud it sounded on TV, but the pop on this play was huge in the arena.

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SGA blocking a 7’5” Wemby’s alley oop attempt. Point guards who score 30 a night aren’t supposed to do this.

SGA blocking a 7’5” Wemby’s alley oop attempt. Point guards who score 30 a night aren’t supposed to do this.

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Peep SGA, JDub, Chet, Wallace, Hart and Dort after this JWill jumper:

Peep SGA, JDub, Chet, Wallace, Hart and Dort after this JWill jumper:

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This congratulatory clip from 9 time NBA champion Kurt Rambis to Jalen Williams for his Santa Clara jersey retirement is golden. (Santa Clara Men's Basketball)

This congratulatory clip from 9 time NBA champion Kurt Rambis to Jalen Williams for his Santa Clara jersey retirement is golden. (Santa Clara Men's Basketball)

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Looks like Draymond Green pushes Josh Giddey’s hand into the net for those wondering about Giddey touching the net:

Looks like Draymond Green pushes Josh Giddey’s hand into the net for those wondering about Giddey touching the net:

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Nikola Topic debut Blue game 7 PTS 3-5 FG 1-1 3PT 7 AST 1 TO 16 minutes Topic has overcome an ACL tear and battled testicular cancer and comes out and has a great game in his G League debut. Just an incredible story. (Check this pass ⬇️)

Nikola Topic debut Blue game 7 PTS 3-5 FG 1-1 3PT 7 AST 1 TO 16 minutes Topic has overcome an ACL tear and battled testicular cancer and comes out and has a great game in his G League debut. Just an incredible story. (Check this pass ⬇️)

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SGA: “I want to thank my teammates. Best basketball team in the world.”

SGA: “I want to thank my teammates. Best basketball team in the world.”

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SGA, your MVP front runner:

SGA, your MVP front runner:

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Constant movement and a nice dime from Jared McCain.

Constant movement and a nice dime from Jared McCain.

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Lu Dort’s pro debut was the same game as the famous Steven Adams to Dennis Schroder TD pass and the infamous Chris Paul untucked jersey moment. Dort subbed in for defense with OKC down 2 with 17.7 seconds to go. He forced a steal and jumped on the loose ball. The Adams/Schroder touchdown and the OT win don’t happen without Dort’s debut.

Lu Dort’s pro debut was the same game as the famous Steven Adams to Dennis Schroder TD pass and the infamous Chris Paul untucked jersey moment. Dort subbed in for defense with OKC down 2 with 17.7 seconds to go. He forced a steal and jumped on the loose ball. The Adams/Schroder touchdown and the OT win don’t happen without Dort’s debut.

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Another great Lu Dort moment: Game winner vs the Spurs during the Covid season. Dort falls to the ground in celebration. His OKC teammates dogpile him. The fake crowd noise goes wild.

Another great Lu Dort moment: Game winner vs the Spurs during the Covid season. Dort falls to the ground in celebration. His OKC teammates dogpile him. The fake crowd noise goes wild.

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3 years later, Jaylin Williams is celebrating an NBA championship and a contract extension with the same team that selected the same name 22 picks later.

3 years later, Jaylin Williams is celebrating an NBA championship and a contract extension with the same team that selected the same name 22 picks later.

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SGA’s dad instincts kick in and the Finals MVP dishes out one more assist by reminding Hart to support his baby’s head.

SGA’s dad instincts kick in and the Finals MVP dishes out one more assist by reminding Hart to support his baby’s head.

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Nikola Topic gets a standing ovation and a roaring cheer from the OKC crowd as he checks in for the first time in his NBA career.

Nikola Topic gets a standing ovation and a roaring cheer from the OKC crowd as he checks in for the first time in his NBA career.

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Top 5 Thunder Draft Picks All Time (as voted by OKC fans) Honorable mentions: Serge Ibaka. Jaylin Williams. 5. Chet Holmgren 4. Cason Wallace 3. Steven Adams 1B. Russell Westbrook 1A. Jalen Williams (Oklahoma Proton Center)

Top 5 Thunder Draft Picks All Time (as voted by OKC fans) Honorable mentions: Serge Ibaka. Jaylin Williams. 5. Chet Holmgren 4. Cason Wallace 3. Steven Adams 1B. Russell Westbrook 1A. Jalen Williams (Oklahoma Proton Center)

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Josh Giddey was asked if a part of him hoped OKC wouldn’t succeed after he left. Quite the opposite. “I genuinely hope if the Bulls don’t win it, I hope the Thunder win it cause I’m close with the guys.” (@Ball Magnets Y/T)

Josh Giddey was asked if a part of him hoped OKC wouldn’t succeed after he left. Quite the opposite. “I genuinely hope if the Bulls don’t win it, I hope the Thunder win it cause I’m close with the guys.” (@Ball Magnets Y/T)

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SVP addresses his comments on SGA: “…that bothered me. Cause I did say ‘he’s not fun to watch, I don’t like watching him play.’ Well that’s not the way I feel. Because he’s great. He’s a basketball genius.” Good follow up conversation from SVP. Worth a full watch. (SVPod)

SVP addresses his comments on SGA: “…that bothered me. Cause I did say ‘he’s not fun to watch, I don’t like watching him play.’ Well that’s not the way I feel. Because he’s great. He’s a basketball genius.” Good follow up conversation from SVP. Worth a full watch. (SVPod)

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So either.. An MVP voter doesn’t know OKC’s All-NBA forward has been out the last 4 playoff games.. or he’s getting JDub & JWill mixed up 4 seasons, 3 playoff runs and 1 championship into their careers.. or he’s analyzing a game he obviously didn’t watch.

So either.. An MVP voter doesn’t know OKC’s All-NBA forward has been out the last 4 playoff games.. or he’s getting JDub & JWill mixed up 4 seasons, 3 playoff runs and 1 championship into their careers.. or he’s analyzing a game he obviously didn’t watch.

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Jalen Williams on Jared McCain: “He fits right in. Our team is very easy to fit.. especially if you’re young, our team is really easy to get along with. It’s just one of our super powers. And he’s a really good kid.”

Jalen Williams on Jared McCain: “He fits right in. Our team is very easy to fit.. especially if you’re young, our team is really easy to get along with. It’s just one of our super powers. And he’s a really good kid.”

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Kenrich Williams asked what it meant to be a part of the Thunder 4 years ago by Andrew Schlecht: “It means a lot, man. Like I said earlier in the season, I love being here. I would like to retire here.” Kenrich has reiterated that sentiment several times since.

Kenrich Williams asked what it meant to be a part of the Thunder 4 years ago by Andrew Schlecht: “It means a lot, man. Like I said earlier in the season, I love being here. I would like to retire here.” Kenrich has reiterated that sentiment several times since.

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SGA telling the story of Sam Presti giving him The Tortoise and the Hare book during his Sportsman of the Year speech is a must watch. "I'll never forget when I first arrived at OKC and you gave me the book The Tortoise and the Hare. You explained to me the meaning behind it and I’d be lying if I said I hoped I didn’t need it at the time. And boy were the next few years very, very rough. I think we won 25 games one of the following seasons and that was a lot. Eventually, when we started to weather the storm, I revisited that story and I started to see how it relates to my own path and our own path. This past season, when we won the championship he gave me a statue of the tortoise, and that's a very Sam Presti way of saying 'I told you so.' I keep that beside my championship ring, my MVP trophy, and thank you for that." (Sports Illustrated)

SGA telling the story of Sam Presti giving him The Tortoise and the Hare book during his Sportsman of the Year speech is a must watch. "I'll never forget when I first arrived at OKC and you gave me the book The Tortoise and the Hare. You explained to me the meaning behind it and I’d be lying if I said I hoped I didn’t need it at the time. And boy were the next few years very, very rough. I think we won 25 games one of the following seasons and that was a lot. Eventually, when we started to weather the storm, I revisited that story and I started to see how it relates to my own path and our own path. This past season, when we won the championship he gave me a statue of the tortoise, and that's a very Sam Presti way of saying 'I told you so.' I keep that beside my championship ring, my MVP trophy, and thank you for that." (Sports Illustrated)

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Top 5 Thunder Fan Draft Targets (as voted by OKC fans) Honorable Mentions: Cam Carr, Jayden Quaintance, “whoever Sam Presti picks” 5. Aday Mara 4. Dailyn Swain 3. Brayden Burries 2. Morez Johnson Jr 1. Yaxel Lendeborg (Oklahoma Proton Center)

Top 5 Thunder Fan Draft Targets (as voted by OKC fans) Honorable Mentions: Cam Carr, Jayden Quaintance, “whoever Sam Presti picks” 5. Aday Mara 4. Dailyn Swain 3. Brayden Burries 2. Morez Johnson Jr 1. Yaxel Lendeborg (Oklahoma Proton Center)

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Kiki Rice’s boyfriend Cason Wallace at the WNBA Draft to support her on draft night. Rice was drafted #6 overall by the Toronto Tempo. She is the first draft pick in Tempo history. (Toronto Tempo)

Kiki Rice’s boyfriend Cason Wallace at the WNBA Draft to support her on draft night. Rice was drafted #6 overall by the Toronto Tempo. She is the first draft pick in Tempo history. (Toronto Tempo)

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Brian Windhorst on OKC: “I spent the whole season listening to people in the NBA, a lot of it off the record, disrespecting this team, not believing in this team. I don’t know how you could watch these last couple of weeks and not understand this team is a serious problem going forward.” (NBA on ESPN)

Brian Windhorst on OKC: “I spent the whole season listening to people in the NBA, a lot of it off the record, disrespecting this team, not believing in this team. I don’t know how you could watch these last couple of weeks and not understand this team is a serious problem going forward.” (NBA on ESPN)

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Top 5 Future Thunder Draft Picks 5. Nuggets 2029 1st (protected 1-5) 4. 76ers 2026 1st (protected 1-4) 3. Mavs 2028 1st swap (unprotected) 2. Clippers 2027 1st swap (unprotected) 1. Clippers 2026 1st (unprotected) (Oklahoma Proton Center)

Top 5 Future Thunder Draft Picks 5. Nuggets 2029 1st (protected 1-5) 4. 76ers 2026 1st (protected 1-4) 3. Mavs 2028 1st swap (unprotected) 2. Clippers 2027 1st swap (unprotected) 1. Clippers 2026 1st (unprotected) (Oklahoma Proton Center)

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Sam Presti’s full 7 minute answer on the SGA free throw narrative. ⬇️ Must watch for OKC fans. Maybe even moreso for non-OKC fans.

Sam Presti’s full 7 minute answer on the SGA free throw narrative. ⬇️ Must watch for OKC fans. Maybe even moreso for non-OKC fans.

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Favorite Thunder Jerseys (as voted by OKC fans) 5. 2021-22 City Edition White Vertical OKC 4. 2019-20 City Edition Black/Gold 3. 2025-26 City Edition Dark Blue 2. 2012-16 Alternate Dark Blue Vertical Thunder 1. 2018-19 City Edition Turquoise (Oklahoma Proton Center)

Favorite Thunder Jerseys (as voted by OKC fans) 5. 2021-22 City Edition White Vertical OKC 4. 2019-20 City Edition Black/Gold 3. 2025-26 City Edition Dark Blue 2. 2012-16 Alternate Dark Blue Vertical Thunder 1. 2018-19 City Edition Turquoise (Oklahoma Proton Center)

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Nikola Topic tonight 22 PTS 7-12 FG 4-7 3PT 4 AST 2 STL 1 BLK 1 TO 20 MIN So impressive.

Nikola Topic tonight 22 PTS 7-12 FG 4-7 3PT 4 AST 2 STL 1 BLK 1 TO 20 MIN So impressive.

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Shaq was asked to break the stick when he heard an NBA player currently better than LeBron. (Overtime)

Shaq was asked to break the stick when he heard an NBA player currently better than LeBron. (Overtime)

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