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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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Lance Stephenson still playing the air guitar in The Big 3 reminds me of when Russell Westbrook pulled out the guitar in front of Stephenson.

Lance Stephenson still playing the air guitar in The Big 3 reminds me of when Russell Westbrook pulled out the guitar in front of Stephenson.

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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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Throwback Thursday: a classic KD and Russell Westbrook interview moment.

Throwback Thursday: a classic KD and Russell Westbrook interview moment.

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Cool Thunder crowd/Russell Westbrook moment. In 2011, Westbrook was an emerging superstar but had been struggling. Criticism started coming from all corners. Except in OKC. Westbrook went to the free throw line and a “Russ-ell!” chant broke out.

Cool Thunder crowd/Russell Westbrook moment. In 2011, Westbrook was an emerging superstar but had been struggling. Criticism started coming from all corners. Except in OKC. Westbrook went to the free throw line and a “Russ-ell!” chant broke out.

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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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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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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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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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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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Aday Mara turnaround baseline jumper over 7’1” Lovering:

Aday Mara turnaround baseline jumper over 7’1” Lovering:

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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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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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Greatest Thunder Player of All Time: Russell Westbrook or SGA? Daniel argues the case for Westbrook. I argue the case for Gilgeous-Alexander. Both players deserve the title. Who is your pick? (Oklahoma Proton Center)
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Greatest Thunder Player of All Time: Russell Westbrook or SGA? Daniel argues the case for Westbrook. I argue the case for Gilgeous-Alexander. Both players deserve the title. Who is your pick? (Oklahoma Proton Center)

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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.
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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.

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3,385,850 views • 1 year ago

The first time Russell Westbrook returned to OKC in a different jersey:
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The first time Russell Westbrook returned to OKC in a different jersey:

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120,073 views • 17 days ago

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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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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3,015,448 views • 1 year ago

SGA and JDub getting in some offseason work together running hills. Throwback Thursday: reminds me of Russell Westbrook and KD running sand hills together back in the day.
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SGA and JDub getting in some offseason work together running hills. Throwback Thursday: reminds me of Russell Westbrook and KD running sand hills together back in the day.

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132,179 views • 1 month ago

The ultimate Russell Westbrook moment: the flip shot vs the Lakers.
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The ultimate Russell Westbrook moment: the flip shot vs the Lakers.

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75,825 views • 20 days ago

Mount Rushmore of Thunder Shooters (as voted by OKC fans) Alex Abrines Kevin Durant Isaiah Joe Anthony Morrow (Oklahoma Proton Center)
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Mount Rushmore of Thunder Shooters (as voted by OKC fans) Alex Abrines Kevin Durant Isaiah Joe Anthony Morrow (Oklahoma Proton Center)

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124,684 views • 1 month ago

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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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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669,639 views • 6 months ago

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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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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1,119,412 views • 1 year ago

Russell Westbrook and Steven Adams pulled off the rare missed free throw-rebound-desperation shot at the end of a playoff game vs the Rockets:
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Russell Westbrook and Steven Adams pulled off the rare missed free throw-rebound-desperation shot at the end of a playoff game vs the Rockets:

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41,596 views • 16 days ago

Russell Westbrook has 10,351 career assists. 5th most in NBA history. This pass ranks #1 of 10,351. The GOAT nutmeg:
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Russell Westbrook has 10,351 career assists. 5th most in NBA history. This pass ranks #1 of 10,351. The GOAT nutmeg:

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45,974 views • 19 days ago

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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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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255,543 views • 4 months ago

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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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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203,180 views • 3 months ago

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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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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326,917 views • 6 months ago

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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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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359,845 views • 7 months ago

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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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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617,520 views • 1 year ago

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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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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356,210 views • 9 months ago

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

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410,385 views • 1 year ago

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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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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164,492 views • 4 months ago

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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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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221,684 views • 6 months ago