It would be interesting timing. Today is KD's birthday.

Who's birthday ... ?

Who's birthday ... ?

I think KD probably refers to Kirk Douglas or maybe Kirsten Dunst. Russ wouldn't want to upstage them on their big days.

Who's birthday ... ?

Les Claypool of Primus.... Some of his fishing buddies call him KD... You didn't know that? ;)

Les Claypool of Primus.... Some of his fishing buddies call him KD... You didn't know that? ;)

Nope... and the particular one in reference will forever be kd in my book. I can't even capitalize it anymore. smh, I know it's just me

Nope... and the particular one in reference will forever be kd in my book. I can't even capitalize it anymore. smh, I know it's just me

kd lang?

There it is!!!!!

NICE!!!

On KD's brithday... can't make this stuff up lol.

Confirmed by Woj. RW 205 5 years

Confirmed by Woj. RW 205 5 years

It's all over it on ESPN about being on kd's birthday...

I wonder if he will become one of the few guys wearing only one jersey for their career.

Presti dominated this offseason.

Whew! Glad I didn't end up looking like a troll, even though I was a few hours off. :D
He signed the contract this morning and was already sent to the league office before contract was announced. The way they manage to keep things secret over there is amazing.

Honestly Presti may be the greatest GM of all time.. Not even exaggerating.

His drafting in the last 10 years. His rebounding after KD left him and this city in a pile of ashes. To turning this team back around into relevancy in just a single off-season. Now got the greatest PG in the league to re-up on a max deal?

If after this season PG and/or Melo want to stay with us, then I think there is no question about Presti being the GOAT.

Let's not forget Clay and the owners who stepped up BIG TIME. Maybe it's time to put these guys in charge of our STATE.

This was the BREAKING NEWS we expected to hear between 9:30 & 10 a.m. this morning:

Russell Westbrook extension signed with Oklahoma City Thunder http://www.thunderfans.com/vforum/images/smilies/okc.gif. Per WOJ (Andrian Wojnarowski), $205 million extension for the next six years at a total of $233 million, biggest total in league history.

The extension was signed on Kevin Durant's birthday:



Russell Westbrook has agreed to a five-year, $205M contract extension with OKC, league sources tell ESPN.
12:15 PM - 29 Sep 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7_GaXCzkP8

Russell Westbrook signing...

Trying to decide whether to spend time finding DCSooner's and ChrisB's posts about how Russ was gone and OKC will never sign a star.

Nahhh, I'll just focus on how amazing it is we have one of the best players in the NBA in OKC for the long term.

This was the BREAKING NEWS we expected to hear between 9:30 & 10 a.m. this morning:

Russell Westbrook extension signed with Oklahoma City Thunder http://www.thunderfans.com/vforum/images/smilies/okc.gif. Per WOJ (Andrian Wojnarowski), $205 million extension for the next six years at a total of $233 million, biggest total in league history.

The extension was signed on Kevin Durant's birthday:

Damn.

Dude’s a straight savage.

Russell Westbrook extension signed with Oklahoma City Thunder...

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Time to rename Oklahoma City Boulevard... :D

Trying to decide whether to spend time finding DCSooner's and ChrisB's posts about how Russ was gone and OKC will never sign a star.

Nahhh, I'll just focus on how amazing it is we have one of the best players in the NBA in OKC for the long term.

Won't find a post that said he definitively would not sign. I have said and maintain OKC still lacks the black population (rather small), urban density (24 hour entertainment and dining options) and sophistication many young, rich, black desire. Make OKC more black friendly meaning more entertainment venues bringing in top black acts and less cowboyish and its reputation may improve. Jason Whitlock commented how interesting it will be to see Carmelos wife LaLa eating at Chili's intimating OKC lacks sophistication. His characterization is not totally true, but a view held by many non native Blacks who view the State as super white (7% black )and uber conservative (all Red). In case you don't know blacks are overwhelmingly blue.

Listen, the more OKC can provide lifestyle choices that cater to the 75% of NBA players that are black, the better.

Well, dcsooner, as we all know, Westbrook is here to stay. Carmelo and Paul can just be his one and done sidekicks. Cause none of the above is going to happen in their wanting timeframe or yours, if that's truly what they want based on your view.

Well, dcsooner, as we all know, Westbrook is here to stay. Carmelo and Paul can just be his one and done sidekicks. Cause none of the above is going to happen in their wanting timeframe or yours, if th,at's truly what they want based on your view.

My comments go beyond the two great players you mentioned but as usual many cannot or do not want to see nor try to understand them.

My comments goes beyond just these two men but as usual many cannot or do not want to see nor understand them.

Maybe you're disillusioned. I'm not in a postition to make those types of changes so until they happen which could very possibly be 200 years from now after white genocide, I...just...don't...know...what...to...tell...you. I'm just making a simple observation.

Whew! Glad I didn't end up looking like a troll, even though I was a few hours off. :D
He signed the contract this morning and was already sent to the league office before contract was announced. The way they manage to keep things secret over there is amazing.

Props!

Won't find a post that said he definitively would not sign. I have said and maintain OKC still lacks the black population (rather small), urban density (24 hour entertainment and dining options) and sophistication many young, rich, black desire. Make OKC more black friendly meaning more entertainment venues bringing in top black acts and less cowboyish and its reputation may improve. Jason Whitlock commented how interesting it will be to see Carmelos wife LaLa eating at Chili's intimating OKC lacks sophistication. His characterization is not totally true, but a view held by many non native Blacks who view the State as super white (7% black )and uber conservative (all Red). In case you don't know blacks are overwhelmingly blue.

Listen, the more OKC can provide lifestyle choices that cater to the 75% of NBA players that are black, the better.

We fought for years to get away from segregation; what makes you think people want to revisit that era?

We fought for years to get away from segregation; what makes you think people want to revisit that era?

It amazes me how people really don't read my posts to gain an understanding of my points. Nothing in my previous posts speak to segregation, nothing.
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I have said and maintain OKC still lacks the black population (rather small), urban density (24 hour entertainment and dining options) and sophistication many young, rich, black desire. Make OKC more black friendly meaning more entertainment venues bringing in top black acts and less cowboyish and its reputation may improve. Jason Whitlock commented how interesting it will be to see Carmelos wife LaLa eating at Chili's intimating OKC lacks sophistication. His characterization is not totally true, but a view held by many non native Blacks who view the State as super white (7% black )and uber conservative (all Red). In case you don't know blacks are overwhelmingly blue.

dcsooner, one point in your post that is troubling is that for some reason you're repeating Jason Whitlock's stereotypes about the culture of OKC. OKC has a good culinary scene for a city of its size. In many ways, OKC has already addressed the generic chain stereotype you've brought up.

There are some ways OKC is becoming a more multicultural city. For example, Tower Theatre has an explicit focus on bringing in hip hop acts. I just saw Talib Kweli there earlier this month. Of course, OKC will never become a hub for African American culture like many other cities. More progress can be made.

Instead of just critiquing what's wrong, how about some specific suggestions for realistic changes.

P.S. I am having trouble understanding the segregation claims others attributed to dcsooner, but dc certainly didn't suggest that even though racial school re-segregation is a problem in OKC and the rest of the country (NYC has the most segregated schools in the country).

Oh, and the concept of white genocide is a white supremacist concept that is pure garbage. Please keep that crap in the politics section.

It amazes me how people really don't read my posts to gain an understanding of my points. Nothing in my previous posts speak to segregation, nothing.
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I have said and maintain OKC still lacks the black population (rather small), urban density (24 hour entertainment and dining options) and sophistication many young, rich, black desire. Make OKC more black friendly meaning more entertainment venues bringing in top black acts and less cowboyish and its reputation may improve. Jason Whitlock commented how interesting it will be to see Carmelos wife LaLa eating at Chili's intimating OKC lacks sophistication. His characterization is not totally true, but a view held by many non native Blacks who view the State as super white (7% black )and uber conservative (all Red). In case you don't know blacks are overwhelmingly blue.

Not sure of what you think OKC is lacking; how many 24 hrs entertainment & dining options does OKC possess as a whole (This place is dead after 2 a.m.):

2010 census population (rank): 579,999 (31); Male: 285,556 (49.2%); Female: 294,443 (50.8%); White: 363,646 (62.7%); Black: 87,354 (15.1%); American Indian and Alaska Native: 20,533 (3.5%); Asian: 23,310 (4.0%); Other race: 54,593 (9.4%); Two or more races: 29,977 (5.2%); Hispanic/Latino: 100,038 (17.2%). 2010 percent population 18 and over: 74.6%; 65 and over: 11.3%; Median age: 34.0.

Young rick blacks aren't seeking to be around just other blacks; they blend in with the population. If they are rich or well-to-do, they seek places that spark their interest--it has nothing to do with being around other blacks. Now, some of those not so well-to-do often seek out places that provide inexpensive amenities which often limits their choices.


Where did you get 7% (Metro?) & what do you suggest would make OKC a better place for blacks?

Today's Thunderfest @ Edmond North High School:

https://cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-269fbcc5760376ef8a01ef8f96c8cad2.jpg

Anyone lucky enough to get tickets to the 'Blue & White Scrimmage' at the Edmond North High School Gymnasium?

With the high profile players on our Thunder roster; maybe future events should be held at The Peake.
Oklahoma City will begin its 12th year as an NBA City (+Hornets' 2 years). Thunder have enjoyed regular season sellouts since 2010 (297 consecutive sellouts ending the 16-17 season).

Do you believe OKC is a well-established NBA city; could we survive a rebuild?

I live about two blocks from North, sounds like there's quite a crowd there already.

Oh, and the concept of white genocide is a white supremacist concept that is pure garbage. Please keep that crap in the politics section.

You of all people are asking for politics to be left in the Politics forum? Oy vey.

You of all people are asking for politics to be left in the Politics forum? Oy vey.

Politics are inherent to many issues and I am sure I have brought up political issues in many threads, but I make an effort not to be partisan. While the line may be blurry, I've certainly tried not to call names or stereotypes groups, including political parties. However, there's just no place for white supremacist concepts in the "2017-2018 Oklahoma City Thunder" thread. I only used two sentences to point that out. Happy to discuss privately if you wish as I'm always trying to improve how I communicate ideas to others, especially online as it can be tricky. Best.

Back to Thunder topics. Russ, Abrines, and Patterson all sat out the scrimmage today. With a shortened preseason, I hope all three are ready to go for the regular season opener. I think one of the most interesting questions around this team is who else will get minutes outside of the top 9, which include these players at generally these positions (in a time when positions shift):
PG - Russ, Felton
SG - Roberson, Abrines
SF - George. Grant
PF - Carmelo, Patterson
C - Adams

I suspect Grant and Patterson will both have opportunities to move up a position in small lineups. Beyond that, I actually have trouble envisioning any of these guys getting minutes: Collison (getting pretty old), Terrance Ferguson (only 19!), Josh Huestis (just no signs he's getting a chance), Kyle Singer (he's bad), Dakari Johnson (unathletic big), and whoever gets the 15th slot (probably Isaiah Canaan or Semaj). When/if the Thunder have any injuries, it'll get even more interesting. I think the Thunder will be a player for buy-out candidates later in the season so they could get help there for the playoffs. Thoughts?

Interested to see the progress Jerami Grant has made from last season.

...kyle singer (he's bad)...
Hahahahaha

Back to Thunder topics. Russ, Abrines, and Patterson all sat out the scrimmage today. With a shortened preseason, I hope all three are ready to go for the regular season opener. I think one of the most interesting questions around this team is who else will get minutes outside of the top 9, which include these players at generally these positions (in a time when positions shift):
PG - Russ, Felton
SG - Roberson, Abrines
SF - George. Grant
PF - Carmelo, Patterson
C - Adams

I suspect Grant and Patterson will both have opportunities to move up a position in small lineups. Beyond that, I actually have trouble envisioning any of these guys getting minutes: Collison (getting pretty old), Terrance Ferguson (only 19!), Josh Huestis (just no signs he's getting a chance), Kyle Singer (he's bad), Dakari Johnson (unathletic big), and whoever gets the 15th slot (probably Isaiah Canaan or Semaj). When/if the Thunder have any injuries, it'll get even more interesting. I think the Thunder will be a player for buy-out candidates later in the season so they could get help there for the playoffs. Thoughts?

Good observation about Grant & Paterson's potential along with Ferguson, who will now get the opportunity to show what he can do in the big league. Hope Cheevers are still feeding these guys; Fergy (6'7" - 185) looks like he could use an extra biscuit for breakfast. :D

Thunder now have 3 isolation play options (Anthony, Westbrook & George); also, a potentially good strong reserve group. Impressed with Ferguson, Grant & Felton so far--add Patterson & Abrines in the mix with any combination of starters & reserves Thunder should be competitive.

http://www.espn.com/nba/team/roster/_/name/okc/oklahoma-city-thunderhttp://

NBA Preseason at Chesapeake Energy Arena

http://www.thunderfans.com/vforum/images/smilies/okc.gif Thunder 102 - Pelicans 91

Box Score: http://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400978810

After watching the pre-season games thus far, I am hoping Donovan gives the 10th/11th man minutes to Terrance Ferguson and Josh Huestis. Ferguson seems a lot more ready defensively than I expected for a 19-ear old and he just needs to get out on the break and spot up from 3 on offense. Huestis looked really active defensively today, particularly with those two late game blocks. With some of his defensive abilities, if Huestis can shoot just 33-34% percent three then he could find a role on the team.

Oklahoma City 86 - Melbourne United 85

Box score: http://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400978812

Preseason final: Thunder 3 wins - 1 loss

Oklahoma City Thunder 96 - Denver Nuggets 86

Box score: http://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400978751

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSdkqojy7Ds
Yannis Morin

Thunder Signs Morin and Wright

Posted: Oct 11, 2017
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 11, 2017 – The Oklahoma City Thunder has signed center Yannis Morin and forward Chris Wright, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed.

Morin (6-10, 210) played five games (one start) with the Thunder in the 2017 Orlando Pro Summer League and averaged 2.2 points and 4.0 rebounds in 13.5 minutes per game. He spent the 2016-17 season with Le Havre in France, where he appeared in 37 games (28 starts) and averaged 6.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.84 blocks and 1.00 steal in 24.5 minutes per game.

The center played five total seasons in France, spending three seasons with Cholet Basket, one season each with Denain ASC Voltaire and Le Havre.

Wright (6-8, 226) was a member of the Oklahoma City Blue during the 2016-17 season. He appeared in 20 games (four starts) and averaged 9.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.35 steals in 21.9 minutes per game.

The Ohio native previously appeared in 32 NBA games with the Milwaukee Bucks and Golden State Warriors and averaged 3.7 points and 2.0 rebounds in 9.8 minutes per contest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYX9JeiBh90
Chris Wright
Born: September 30, 1988 (age 29), Trotwood, Ohio, OH
Height: 6′ 8″
Salary: 980,431 USD (2016)

Chris Wright is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball for the University of Dayton.

Thunder trim roster to 15: http://www.espn.com/nba/team/roster/_/name/okc/oklahoma-city-thunderhttp://

Alex Abrines
Stephen Adams
Carmelo Anthony

Nick Collison

Raymond Felton
Terrance Ferguson

Paul George
Jerami Grant

Daniel Hamilton
Josh Huestis

Dakari Johnson

Patrick Patterson

Andre Roberson

Kyle Singler

Russell Westbrook

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Thunder signed Daniel Hamilton to a two-way contract in August; he will mostly play for the G-League Oklahoma City Blue, but the deal allows him 45 days with the Thunder during the season, and two-way salaries don’t count against team payroll.

Hamilton is the 15th man on the roster listed by ESPN NBA Oklahoma City Thunder roster: http://www.espn.com/nba/team/roster/_/name/okc/oklahoma-city-thunder

It appears Presti will carry a 14 player roster, that would leave one roster spot open.

They can also sign another 2 way player

Two-way players don't count towards a roster spot and each team gets two. The Thunder are thus technically at 14 roster spots with one two-way contract.

Does anyone know where the Halloween party / Nick Collison birthday party was held Saturday night ? In the past it has been at Empire Pizza, at least for a few years.

Does anyone know where the Halloween party / Nick Collison birthday party was held Saturday night ? In the past it has been at Empire Pizza, at least for a few years.

There was really loud music coming from the rooftop of one of the buildings in Auto Alley. My guess is there?

http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/3923250.png&w=350&h=254
P. J. Dozier, (Age: 20)
Point Guard 6' 6", 200 lbs - $815,615; P. J. will wear #35

Dozier will join Daniel Hamilton; they will spend most of the season with the franchise G League affiliate Oklahoma City Blue.

ESPN NBA Oklahoma City Thunder roster update: http://www.espn.com/nba/team/roster/_/name/okc/oklahoma-city-thunder

Does anyone know where the Halloween party / Nick Collison birthday party was held Saturday night ? In the past it has been at Empire Pizza, at least for a few years.


There was really loud music coming from the rooftop of one of the buildings in Auto Alley. My guess is there?

There was also a Halloween party on the Montgomery rooftop but no idea what it was for.

The first game I picked in my ticket draft was the upcoming Celtics game... Awful for Gordon Hayward. Hope he heals quick, but that's likely a season-ender. Absolutely horrific.

^^^^the reaction from players on both teams said it all. I hate it for Hayward.


Paul pierce picked us to win it all on "NBA: the jump". I am ecstatic about this upcoming season. #THUNDERUP

Does anyone know where the Halloween party / Nick Collison birthday party was held Saturday night ? In the past it has been at Empire Pizza, at least for a few years.

It was at Revolucion.

It was at Revolucion.

Thanks

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OKC Thunder 105 - N. Y. Knicks 84

Box score: http://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400974441

Defense looking good. Only going to get better.

Defense is already showing promise. Offensively we can get any shot we want. Hopefully we can move the ball just a little bit more an make that extra pass every few times down the floor.

New food offerings on menu for Thunder fans

By: Molly M. Fleming The Journal Record October 18, 2017

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma City Thunder was still in the NBA playoffs when Levy Restaurants Chef Ryan Craig was thinking about this season’s menu.

It had to be special. It’s the 10th season of Thunder basketball. He held a contest among the arena’s managers to come up with new menu ideas.

“It was a team effort,” he said.

Levy handles the food in the Continental Courtside Club and the suites on the second floor at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

Craig is paying tribute to Oklahoma with a chicken-fried cheeseburger, a Smoke Okie sandwich, and grilled chicken tenders and wedges. Those items are available on the second floor’s concession stands.

He also has the Carmelo sundae, playing off one of the team’s new additions, Carmelo Anthony.

“We’re having a hard time coming up with something for Paul George,” he said, jokingly.

In the Continental Courtside Club, ticket holders will find the space updated, with 30 additional seats and a more opened area. Lights around the center bar can display different colors, from orange and blue to red and green for Christmas.

The club is for the 504-courtside-ticket holders. Levy Regional Director Joe Guthrie said in the 90 minutes before the game, 350 people will visit the club. A rotating buffet menu is available to guests.

On the first floor, Budweiser Brew House has been revamped, with a new menu that is dotted with local farm names. Savor, the food and beverage side of arena management company SMG, oversees the menus on the first and third floors.

Savor Chef Andrew Murin said his menu has fewer items, though the price point stayed in the $15 to $20 range. He said the menu update was needed after a barbecue stand opened on the concourse. The brew house had a smoker and several barbecue items on its menu.

Murin worked with FreshPoint Inc.’s Shiloh Kline to find local farms and producers. His menu includes products from Square Dance Farms in Porum, Lovera’s in Krebs, and Crystal Lake Farms in Decatur, Arkansas.

Murin said he made his menu after seeing what items were available through FreshPoint and other distributors. He said he came up with some dishes that once they were costed out, they were too expensive for the menu.

“It was stressful, but it was fun,” he said. “It had to fit within the budget.”

Lovera’s has a Thunder bleu cheese that is on Murin’s menu. It’s orange in color, with a blue-color thread going through it.

The updated menu has a variety of flavors, ranging from house-made focaccia served with brew house butter, rotisserie chicken nachos, pan-seared king salmon, and lamb poutine.

Other additions on the first and third floors include new choices through the Wild Leaf line of wraps and sandwiches and homemade kolaches at Angie’s Southern Kitchen. Last year, Angie’s served homemade biscuits with different gravies. Murin said those items sold well, but he thinks it might have been too heavy for some people.

The third floor will also have the arena’s new Pick ‘N Roll convenience store. It will sell Wild Leaf items, bottled sodas, candy, and other items sold at a similar retailer. The space was previously used for storage, so no concession places were closed.

Savor Food and Beverage Director Kaarthik Iyer said NFL stadiums have convenience stores like this, but it’s new to NBA arenas.

The first floor is home to NBA’s first Mistify, a liquid nitrogen cocktail kiosk. It will sell made-to-order ice cream mixed with liquor. The company started at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

“The whole idea is for us to be as innovative as possible,” Iyer said. “We have our guests for 43 games. We have to give them different things to taste.”