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Laramie
06-19-2021, 10:27 PM
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The two-headed Snake bit his own tail...

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Laramie
06-22-2021, 09:49 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO6t0qA_KfI
One of my aunts (who loved NBA basketball) use to get so tickled over Payne & Westbrook.

Aunt Alberta (God rest her soul) use to always say, 'Honey get it on, look at the punk sisters...'

Best of luck, Cameron Payne (Phoenix Suns)...

CCOKC
06-24-2021, 03:17 PM
Cam had such a good game the other night. I am rooting for him.

Laramie
06-25-2021, 06:16 PM
Have a better feeling about Coach Mark Daignault; seems to know the game and his knowledge and skill set has translated to the NBA environment.

Anxious to see our picks July 29th, 7 p.m., ESPN ABC at #6, 16 & #18, second round #34, #36, #55. Also, what's this about we could still move up--someone explain.

Are there anymore Donovan Mitchell's or Luguentz Dort's hidden out there...

WheelerD Guy
06-25-2021, 07:00 PM
Have a better feeling about Coach Mark Daignault; seems to know the game and his knowledge and skill set has translated to the NBA environment.

Anxious to see our picks July 29th, 7 p.m., ESPN ABC at #6, 16 & #18, second round #34, #36, #55. Also, what's this about we could still move up--someone explain.

Are there anymore Donovan Mitchell's or Luguentz Dort's hidden out there...

Could move up or down via trade. Although moving up would likely require multiple picks + Bazley or Dort. Could also move up by taking a bad contract, but not sure I see Presti doing that. Already have Kemba’s which ain’t great. Hopefully we move him.

Laramie
06-27-2021, 02:52 PM
Could move up or down via trade. Although moving up would likely require multiple picks + Bazley or Dort. Could also move up by taking a bad contract, but not sure I see Presti doing that. Already have Kemba’s which ain’t great. Hopefully we move him.

Thanks for the explanation. Trust that Sam Presti will find something that fits this team's current character at #6, #16 & #18 for Shai, Blazley & Dort. Like the direction of the Thunder refresh...

Laramie
07-20-2021, 11:11 PM
Congratulations to the Milwaukee Bucks

Milwaukee 105 - Phoenix Suns 98

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2021 NBA Champions

FighttheGoodFight
07-21-2021, 03:53 PM
Great series this year. Liked both teams!

Laramie
08-08-2021, 02:59 PM
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How to watch Thunder in NBA Summer League

► Sunday: vs. Pistons, 7:30 p.m., ESPN2 (Thomas & Mack Center)

► Wednesday: vs. Pelicans, 6 p.m., NBA TV (Cox Pavilion)

► Friday: vs. Warriors, 6 p.m., ESPN2 (Cox Pavilion)

► Saturday: vs. Pacers, 5 p.m., ESPN2 (Thomas & Mack Center)

► Monday/Tuesday, Aug. 16/17: TBD

► Tuesday, Aug. 17: Championship game (top-two teams)

. . . via Oklahoman, Sunday, July 8, 2021

Laramie
12-27-2021, 12:08 AM
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NBA ALL STAR VOTING LINK https://vote.nba.com/en/thankyou.html

Laramie
12-27-2021, 01:07 PM
Pandemic requirements on NBA small markets (less than 2 million MSA population)



40. Milwaukee Bucks (1,574,731) 17,341 - 100% [Fiserv Forum] **
41. Oklahoma City Thunder (1,425,695) 14,277 78.4% [Paycom Center]*
43. Memphis Grizzlies (1,337,779) 14,524 - 78.9% [FedExForum]*
46. New Orleans Pelicans (1,271,845 ) 15,305 - 90.7% [Smoothie King Center]*
47. Utah Jazz (1,257,936) 18,306 - 100% [Vivint Arena] *


*Require fans to show either proof of vaccination or a qualifying recent negative test:
**Require proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test for all fans within 15 feet of court

Zuplar
12-27-2021, 03:23 PM
I guess I thought the Thunder recently got rid of their requirements, has this flipped back or am I mistaken what they changed? Haven't been to a game since pre-covid and probably going to go in the next few months.

sooner88
12-27-2021, 03:26 PM
I guess I thought the Thunder recently got rid of their requirements, has this flipped back or am I mistaken what they changed? Haven't been to a game since pre-covid and probably going to go in the next few months.

The proof of vaccination / negative test requirement was dropped as of 12/1.

G.Walker
12-27-2021, 03:27 PM
My family and I went to the Thunder vs Nuggets game last week, and we didn't have to show proof of anything.

Zuplar
12-27-2021, 03:44 PM
Thanks I thought that was right, but questioned after Larmie posted. He must be referencing old info.

Laramie
12-27-2021, 04:03 PM
Thanks I thought that was right, but questioned after Laramie posted. He must be referencing old info.

Yes they did make updates on December 1, 2021 IIRC. Out of date information reported...


As we discussed the statistics and vaccination rates with health officials and reviewed our protocols, we decided to lift our vaccination/testing requirements. Effective with the Dec. 1 home game, we no longer require proof of vaccination or testing to attend games, nor require children ages 2 to 11 to wear masks.

Health & Safety protocols: https://www.nba.com/thunder/healthprotocol
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Laramie
01-21-2022, 09:30 PM
National Basketball Association Smallest Markets*

NBA Attendance

01 Bulls (22) 460,280 20,921 100.0 - 9.6 M - Chicago, IL
02 76ers (19) 385,755 20,302 100.7 - 6.3 M - Philadelphia, PA
03 Mavericks (23) 451,082 19,612 102.1 - 7.6 M - Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
NBA Leaders above


08 Jazz (23) 421,038 18,306 100.0 - [29 - 16 .644] .3 M - Salt Lake City, UT
12 Bucks (23) 399,350 17,363 100.1 - [28 - 19 .596] 1.6 M - Milwaukee, WI
22 Pelicans (21) 322,180 15,341 91.0 - [17 - 28 .378] 1.3 M - New Orleans, LA
24 Grizzlies (26) 390,326 15,012 81.6 - [31 - 16 .660] 1.3 M - Memphis, TN
27 Thunder (22) 304,568 14,503 79.7 - [14 - 31 .311] 1.4 M - Oklahoma City, OK

*Markets: Five above are under 2 million MSA populations.

NBA bottom below:


28 Spurs (22) 311,533 14,160 77.2 - 2.6 M - San Antonio, TX
29 Kings (28) 381,792 14,140 80.4 - 2.4 M - Sacramento, CA
30 Pacers (24) 332,289 13,845 77.2 - 2.1 M - Indianapolis, IN

List compiled January 21, 2021 (number of games played) [Won - Lost record] 41 home games for each franchise.

Laramie
04-11-2022, 11:48 PM
https://cdn.nba.com/manage/2022/03/draft-events-784x392.jpeg

The NBA today announced the dates and locations for its 2022 NBA Draft events. All events will be held in-person.
Ticket information for the Draft will be announced at a later date.

Laramie
04-17-2022, 03:11 PM
The Oklahoma City Thunder, meanwhile, currently own two lottery picks -- the second thanks to Friday's play-in loss by the LA Clippers -- and three first-rounders to go along with OKC's No. 34 pick in the second round.

The Thunder's two lottery picks carry a 12.5% chance and a 1.5% chance of winning the top pick.

Link: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33748170/2022-nba-draft-order-complete-picks-first-second-rounds-ahead-lottery

Laramie
04-17-2022, 03:24 PM
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The Oklahoma City Thunder, meanwhile, currently own two lottery picks -- the second thanks to Friday's play-in loss by the LA Clippers -- and three first-rounders to go along with OKC's No. 34 pick in the second round.

The Thunder's two lottery picks carry a 12.5% chance and a 1.5% chance of winning the top pick.

Link: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33748170/2022-nba-draft-order-complete-picks-first-second-rounds-ahead-lottery

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Laramie
06-16-2022, 07:46 PM
76th NBA Draft 2022

Thursday, June 23, (7 p.m. CST ESPN Barclays Center, Brooklyn, N.Y

1st Round:


1. Orlando
2. Oklahoma City
3. Houston
4. Sacramento
5. Detroit
6. Indiana
7. Portland
8. New Orleans (from Los Angeles Lakers)
9. San Antonio
10. Washington
11. New York
12. Oklahoma City (from LA Clippers)
13. Charlotte
14. Cleveland
15. Charlotte (from New Orleans)
16. Atlanta
17. Houston (from Brooklyn)
18. Chicago
19. Minnesota
20. San Antonio (from Toronto)
21. Denver
22. Memphis (from Utah)
23. Philadelphia
24. Milwaukee
25. San Antonio (from Boston)
26. Dallas
27. Miami
28. Golden State
29. Memphis
30. Denver/Oklahoma City (from Phoenix) For Forward JaMychal Green and a future first-round pick.

The Oklahoma City Thunder made their first move of the offseason on Monday when it was announced that they have traded away the No. 30 pick in the 2022 NBA draft and two future second-round picks to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for JaMychal Green and a protected 2027 first-round pick.

34. Oklahoma City

Laramie
06-19-2022, 09:40 AM
https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7fd2eb51a253ca81d0fad1dc43f51c1b.jpg?impolicy=fcro p&w=536&h=384&q=high

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Paolo Banchero, born and grew up as an NBA Seattle Supersonics fan.


'I grew up with the (Seattle) Sonics a little bit,' said Banchero in an interview before his freshman year at Duke. 'I was like 6 I think when they left. So, I never liked the Thunder.'

Experts expect Banchero — along with Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren and Auburn’s Jabari Smith Jr. — to comprise of the first three selections on draft night this Thursday, slotting Banchero squarely in the mix for the Oklahoma City Thunder to select at No. 2...
...If OKC opts for Banchero, the 19-year-old’s scoring prowess pairs nicely with Thunder guards Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey, and it could mold an offensive trio for the future.--Oklahoman, 06/19/2022

Oklahoman, https://oklahoman-ok.newsmemory.com/?token=2e431c5e2bdeb0eff1e03baa68925324&cnum=0f92450c-d57d-eb11-9acf-90b11c3bc1f2&fod=1111111STD-0&selDate=20220619&licenseType=paid_subscriber&

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Laramie
06-19-2022, 10:35 AM
Anxious for NBA 2022 Draft day, Thursday, June 23, (7 p.m. CST ESPN. Want to know what's up GM Sam Presti's sleeve.

PhiAlpha
06-20-2022, 01:06 PM
Anxious for NBA 2022 Draft day, Thursday, June 23, (7 p.m. CST ESPN. Want to know what's up GM Sam Presti's sleeve.

Hoping that General Presti’s demotion to Tank Commander finally pays off.

Laramie
06-20-2022, 04:15 PM
Hoping that General Presti’s demotion to Tank Commander finally pays off.

I hear you, bro.

With the 2nd & 12th picks, General Presti is in a position to earn two strips. When you look at Presti's track record, take Luguentz Dort (SG/SF) Arizona State University (undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft), GM Presti has an eagle's eye for talent. Recall a late bloomer (Cam Payne) now with the Suns who danced with the Westbrook-Payne duo (LOL).

Josh Giddey (SG) 2021/ Round: 1/ Picked 6th overall--many thought this guy would spend an entire season in the G-League before being ready to play.

It's the mystery of what GM Presti might have up his sleeve that makes his picks so unpredictable. Not holding my breath; the anticipation of the 2022 NBA Draft will IMO be like no other that NBA in Oklahoma will experience.


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Laramie
06-22-2022, 10:09 AM
Thursday, June 23, 2022 Barclays Center, Brooklyn, N.Y. ESPN 7 PM CST




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Chet Holmgren Position C - Projected 2nd Pick, Oklahoma City Thunder 2022 NBA Draft
Height/Weight - 7-0 / 195 lbs - School/Gonzaga - Status Freshman - Age: 19


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Laramie
06-23-2022, 07:58 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder selects Chet Holmgen

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7-0, 195 Power Forward/Center

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2nd Pick in the 2022 NBA Draft

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Swake
06-23-2022, 09:48 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder selects Chet Holmgen

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7-0, 195 Power Forward/Center

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2nd Pick in the 2022 NBA Draft

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Huge mistake. Look at him.

Dieng and Williams are great picks. I think Dieng is an under valued potential multi-year all-star, maybe HE should have gone second. But Hologrem? He's 7' and 195 pounds. He makes Durant look chubby. Hell no.

April in the Plaza
06-23-2022, 10:29 PM
Huge mistake. Look at him.

Dieng and Williams are great picks. I think Dieng is an under valued potential multi-year all-star, maybe HE should have gone second. But Hologrem? He's 7' and 195 pounds. He makes Durant look chubby. Hell no.

He had the best defensive rating of all college players in the last decade. And I would think most of that will translate to the Association.

If he's able to stay healthy, he's absolutely the best prospect in the draft.

Laramie
06-24-2022, 04:52 AM
Oklahoma City Thunder 2022 draft picks


Round 1, No. 2: Chet Holmgren, Gonzaga
Round 1, No. 11: Ousmane Dieng, NZ Breakers (acquired in trade with Knicks)
Round 1, No. 12: Jalen Williams, Santa Clara
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Round 2, No. 34: Jaylin Williams, Arkansas


Source: Oklahoman, 06/24/2022



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLf0TjdcI6w

Laramie
06-24-2022, 05:15 AM
Huge mistake. Look at him.

Dieng and Williams are great picks. I think Dieng is an under valued potential multi-year all-star, maybe HE should have gone second. But Hologrem? He's 7' and 195 pounds. He makes Durant look chubby. Hell no.

I'll admit Swake, this guy doesn't have an NBA ready body; however, Thunder selected Chet for his future potential of what he can be--it may take time and development.

Brett
06-24-2022, 08:00 AM
Having all the best draft picks doesn't mean anything until the Thunder are able to retain a top tier head coach. We got close with Scott Brooks but it has been a gradual decline ever since.

dankrutka
06-24-2022, 08:12 AM
Huge mistake. Look at him.

Dieng and Williams are great picks. I think Dieng is an under valued potential multi-year all-star, maybe HE should have gone second. But Hologrem? He's 7' and 195 pounds. He makes Durant look chubby. Hell no.

Great analysis. lol. Chet shot 40% from three, 80% around the rim, and averaged 4 blocks a game. Chet's entire career players said "look at him" and tried to take him in the paint and they ended up getting their shot swatted back in their face. He was the #1 player out of high school and the best player on the #1 team entering the NCAA tournament. It'll take him time to reach his full potential, but he has a high floor and high ceiling.


Having all the best draft picks doesn't mean anything until the Thunder are able to retain a top tier head coach. We got close with Scott Brooks but it has been a gradual decline ever since.

Scott Brooks was great at player management and a terrible X and Os coach. Are you forgetting the Thunder got rid of Brooks? Daigneault has been great so far. I have no complaints.

catcherinthewry
06-24-2022, 08:16 AM
We got close with Scott Brooks but it has been a gradual decline ever since.

Yeah, he was great. We really miss him. He's really dominating the NBA right now as *checks notes* an assistant coach for Portland.

Anonymous.
06-24-2022, 08:18 AM
Time for the new season thread! After last year's draft I had to eat crow on Giddey. So I am 100% in on whatever Presti wants to do this year. To me, Chet is that ideal coinflip pick that OKC can afford with their treasure chest of picks in upcoming [great] drafts. Chet could bust, but what if he becomes a franchise all-star? You take that chance when you still have the cylinder full.

FighttheGoodFight
06-24-2022, 08:27 AM
We won the draft. No one else draft two players with the same name.

Laramie
06-24-2022, 08:49 AM
Having all the best draft picks doesn't mean anything until the Thunder are able to retain a top tier head coach. We got close with Scott Brooks but it has been a gradual decline ever since.

Scott Brooks was a decent coach. Mark Daigneault knows how to put the pieces together and adjust them to fit.

Now we'll forgive him for poor tankin' skills.

BoulderSooner
06-24-2022, 08:58 AM
Having all the best draft picks doesn't mean anything until the Thunder are able to retain a top tier head coach. We got close with Scott Brooks but it has been a gradual decline ever since.

brooks is by far the worst of the last 3 thunder head coaches ..

Laramie
06-24-2022, 09:08 AM
Time for the new season thread! After last year's draft I had to eat crow on Giddey. So I am 100% in on whatever Presti wants to do this year. To me, Chet is that ideal coinflip pick that OKC can afford with their treasure chest of picks in upcoming [great] drafts. Chet could bust, but what if he becomes a franchise all-star? You take that chance when you still have the cylinder full.

Oh Anonymous, you're so greedy, you didn't leave any pieces of that crow for me to eat.

BTW: Presti is ahead of the game--he's looking for Denver to tank in 2027.

Bellaboo
06-24-2022, 04:15 PM
Huge mistake. Look at him.

Dieng and Williams are great picks. I think Dieng is an under valued potential multi-year all-star, maybe HE should have gone second. But Hologrem? He's 7' and 195 pounds. He makes Durant look chubby. Hell no.

Have you seen his handle ? When he was 17 he stuffed Steph Curry on one end of the court then made Steph whiff on the other as he drove in for a dunk (pick up game). Great potential and gained 12 pounds this past year. There is a reason he was picked second in the draft.

Bellaboo
06-24-2022, 04:19 PM
Having all the best draft picks doesn't mean anything until the Thunder are able to retain a top tier head coach. We got close with Scott Brooks but it has been a gradual decline ever since.


Brooks was marginal. Daigneault is outstanding for his age, and he coached the G-League for 5 years, has a lot of experience.

Think about it, Durant, Harden, Ibaka, Adams and Brooks didn't get a ring with the Thunder.

Laramie
06-24-2022, 08:11 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwgQiJWj8C8

Laramie
06-24-2022, 08:29 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edbwO-wlyMA

Laramie
06-24-2022, 08:41 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ60WEr9tV0

Laramie
06-24-2022, 08:55 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG5cquacYOA

Swake
06-24-2022, 10:56 PM
Have you seen his handle ? When he was 17 he stuffed Steph Curry on one end of the court then made Steph whiff on the other as he drove in for a dunk (pick up game). Great potential and gained 12 pounds this past year. There is a reason he was picked second in the draft.

Since he's going to be playing on the inside, when he goes against someone more like Joel Embiid the result just may be different. You know, since Joel is also 7', very fit and outweighs him by almost 100 pounds. I am also very worried about health based on every player in history that was that tall and thin.

BoulderSooner
06-25-2022, 09:23 AM
Since he's going to be playing on the inside, when he goes against someone more like Joel Embiid the result just may be different. You know, since Joel is also 7', very fit and outweighs him by almost 100 pounds. I am also very worried about health based on every player in history that was that tall and thin.

chet is going to be on the out side quite a bit ..

G.Walker
06-25-2022, 10:30 AM
Not excited with the pick Chet, Jabari Smith was the better choice. 7 foot tall players of his stature don't last very long, and usually have knee problems. He is going to have to pick up some weight.

dcsooner
06-25-2022, 10:44 AM
Not excited with the pick Chet, Jabari Smith was the better choice. 7 foot tall players of his stature don't last very long, and usually have knee problems. He is going to have to pick up some weight.

+!

catcherinthewry
06-25-2022, 11:01 AM
Not excited with the pick Chet, Jabari Smith was the better choice. 7 foot tall players of his stature don't last very long, and usually have knee problems. He is going to have to pick up some weight.

If only you'd been able to share your draft insight with Sam Presti.

dcsooner
06-25-2022, 11:05 AM
If only you'd been able to share your draft insight with Sam Presti.

He and I are simply expressing Our opinion. We or at least I do not profess to know more or have more information than the professionals in the business. Just an opinion

catcherinthewry
06-25-2022, 11:27 AM
He and I are simply expressing Our opinion. We or at least I do not profess to know more or have more information than the professionals in the business. Just an opinion

I totally understand that. My point was that some opinions mean more than others.

king183
06-25-2022, 11:42 AM
Since he's going to be playing on the inside, when he goes against someone more like Joel Embiid the result just may be different. You know, since Joel is also 7', very fit and outweighs him by almost 100 pounds. I am also very worried about health based on every player in history that was that tall and thin.

What makes you think he’s going to be playing on the inside against someone like Embiid? That’s not at all what is likely to happen. Chet will be placed at the 4 with a big man at the 5 in those situations.

G.Walker
06-25-2022, 12:53 PM
Presti lovers are still riding on the train that he drafted Durant, Harden, & Westbrook. But since then, who has Presti drafted that was actually worth it? I'll wait.

Steven Adams turned out to be a good pick. That was in 2013, I mean he is good, but not great. Josh Giddey & Tre Mann look promising, but we will see.

king183
06-25-2022, 01:21 PM
Presti lovers are still riding on the train that he drafted Durant, Harden, & Westbrook. But since then, who has Presti drafted that was actually worth it? I'll wait.

Steven Adams turned out to be a good pick. That was in 2013, I mean he is good, but not great. Josh Giddey & Tre Mann look promising, but we will see.


Hahaha...what a silly post. You're comparing the elite players at drafted positions 2, 4, and 3 and then aren't embarrassed to ask why he hasn't been able to draft players that good at draft positions 18, 24, 28, 21, 14, 21, and 53 (positions we were at because our teams were elite).

THEN point to the player he drafted 6 and say he's looking "promising."

It's almost as if your chance of drafting elite players is signicantly better if you're drafting in the top 6.

Bellaboo
06-25-2022, 04:41 PM
Since he's going to be playing on the inside, when he goes against someone more like Joel Embiid the result just may be different. You know, since Joel is also 7', very fit and outweighs him by almost 100 pounds. I am also very worried about health based on every player in history that was that tall and thin.

Chet is a forward at this level. Embid has been hurt as much as he's been healthy. I think h missed his rookie year IIRC.
Chet also put on 12 pounds this past year. Poku hasn't put on mass and he's built the same. But he's gained strength.

Bellaboo
06-25-2022, 04:43 PM
Presti lovers are still riding on the train that he drafted Durant, Harden, & Westbrook. But since then, who has Presti drafted that was actually worth it? I'll wait.

Steven Adams turned out to be a good pick. That was in 2013, I mean he is good, but not great. Josh Giddey & Tre Mann look promising, but we will see.

When you have the aforementioned players, you don't end up with lotto picks.

dankrutka
06-27-2022, 12:05 PM
Not excited with the pick Chet, Jabari Smith was the better choice. 7 foot tall players of his stature don't last very long, and usually have knee problems. He is going to have to pick up some weight.

This is quite the contradiction. The reason that many 7 footers have injuries is because their weight puts a lot of pressure on their joints. Chet's lighter frame actually may make him less injury prone. Yes, he needs to put on weight, but it could be better if he ends up at 220 instead of 250.

Urbanized
06-27-2022, 04:06 PM
Yeah, I would think he would naturally play at the 4 (where there are plenty of examples of spindly guys with decent to good outside shooting terrorizing defenses) and be perhaps devastating as a help-side defender (his shot blocking ability is pretty promising). OKC will still need a DIFFERENT (and differently built) big body when playing someone like Embiid and a couple of others. The inside game looks very different today than it did even a few years a go. I'm cautiously optimistic.

Laramie
06-30-2022, 03:40 PM
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