****Official 2012/2013 Oklahoma City Thunder Basketball Thread****

[OKCisOK4me]

This trade has prevented me from going off on some thunder fans.. Its just very agrivating that hardley anyone gives Kevin Martin credit.

Who do you know that is not giving K-Mart credit?? Don't go off on them. Obviously they're stupid enough that if you did, it'd go in one ear and out the other...

[Teo9969]

My trade: Perry Jones, Maynor, and 1st rd pick for Danny Green (Spurs). I would have Danny Green come off the bench with K-Mart...talk about 3pt show...wow...

No way I take that if I'm San Antonio...not even for the TOR pick

[SoonerBoy18]

3 Game losing streak is now history! It has been 366 games since the Thunder had their last 3 game losing streak not counting the NBA Finals.

[SoonerBoy18]

The Thunder just suffocated the Bulls tonight, a team who plays hard EVERY night. The Bulls shot 29% which is the lowest of any team this season, the next lowest was the Bobcats with 29.11%..... Against the Thunder... Now how do you like THEM apples?!

[Teo9969]

Sounds like we're re-signing Derek Fisher.

Gonna guess that PJIII, Lamb, and Orton get left off the playoff roster.

[Bill Robertson]

Sounds like we're re-signing Derek Fisher.

Gonna guess that PJIII, Lamb, and Orton get left off the playoff roster.

According to Yahoo sports he'll sign today. If true I like it. He played a part in the Thunder stretch run and playoff run last season. Hopefully we'll see the same this time around.

[OKCisOK4me]

The second coming of D Fish!

[Praedura]

The second coming of D Fish!

Looks like it!

Derick Fisher reportedly to re-sign with Oklahoma City Thunder | The Point Forward - SI.com

Guess he's still hunting for that sixth ring!

[Praedura]

Will he wear #38 now, in keeping with the number=age tradition he set last season?

[kevinpate]

This news ... does not make me sad. Not at all.

[Praedura]

This news ... does not make me sad. Not at all.

Agree. With Maynor gone, we could use another solid option at the point. Reggie plays well at times, but is uneven.

But really, more than anything, it's that steadying veteran influence. The team has had flashes of brilliance this season, but seems to have trouble with focus from time to time. I think Derek had a calming and encouraging affect on the team last season, and I think he can again. This definitely bodes well for a title run.

[Bill Robertson]

Agree. With Maynor gone, we could use another solid option at the point. Reggie plays well at times, but is uneven.

But really, more than anything, it's that steadying veteran influence. The team has had flashes of brilliance this season, but seems to have trouble with focus from time to time. I think Derek had a calming and encouraging affect on the team last season, and I think he can again. This definitely bodes well for a title run.

Absolutely. Fisher's effect went way beyond his stats. The same should happen again. Also, Brewer is supposed to be active for the Hornets game. I'm anxious to see just how they work him into playing minutes.

[OSUMom]

I would love to see Fisher eventually take a coaching position somewhere. I think he helped us out off the court as much as on last year. Maybe more.

[Mississippi Blues]

I would love to see Fisher eventually take a coaching position somewhere. I think he helped us out off the court as much as on last year. Maybe more.

Fish would definitely make a great coach.

[MonkeesFan]

I am not a Thunder fan but what is the point of signing Fisher? I doubt he is going to help the Thunder in anything

[Mississippi Blues]

I am not a Thunder fan but what is the point of signing Fisher? I doubt he is going to help the Thunder in anything

They needed a solid PG. Plus he's a big time leader. Sheesh dude.

[Teo9969]

Veteran leadership is always an asset for a young team in the playoffs.

He's not a BAD player by any means. This move would be worrisome if Reggie was really sucking it up and *this* was our answer. However, Reggie looks pretty good so far, and I think Fisher will be more of a 3rd string PG.

In a massively reduced role, a player the caliber of Fisher quickly becomes a wonderful asset on and off the court:

1. We can count on him to handle the ball well (and we really have needed one more ball handler for 5 to 10 possessions/game)
2. We can count on him to not make stupid mistakes
3. We can count on him to lead the team in a positive manner, and to provide good advice to Westbrook and more importantly at this point, Reggie.
4. We have proven, reliable depth at the PG position should Reggie show major issues in the playoffs.
5. Russ and Reggie are both SGs playing the PG position...occasionally, it is nice to have a real PG run the offense and free up KD/Russ/Reggie to exploit other areas on the court.


This isn't the missing piece to win it all, but it's depth for that 11th/12th roster spot that is better than relying on unproven rookies like Lamb or PJIII.

If OKC keeps his minutes to 8 or less under normal circumstances, then I think this is a sensible, savvy, beneficial move to make. If Brooks plays him 20 minutes...well, I'll be happy to just make the WCF, let alone win them.

[BoulderSooner]

Veteran leadership is always an asset for a young team in the playoffs.

He's not a BAD player by any means. This move would be worrisome if Reggie was really sucking it up and *this* was our answer. However, Reggie looks pretty good so far, and I think Fisher will be more of a 3rd string PG.

In a massively reduced role, a player the caliber of Fisher quickly becomes a wonderful asset on and off the court:

1. We can count on him to handle the ball well (and we really have needed one more ball handler for 5 to 10 possessions/game)
2. We can count on him to not make stupid mistakes
3. We can count on him to lead the team in a positive manner, and to provide good advice to Westbrook and more importantly at this point, Reggie.
4. We have proven, reliable depth at the PG position should Reggie show major issues in the playoffs.
5. Russ and Reggie are both SGs playing the PG position...occasionally, it is nice to have a real PG run the offense and free up KD/Russ/Reggie to exploit other areas on the court.


This isn't the missing piece to win it all, but it's depth for that 11th/12th roster spot that is better than relying on unproven rookies like Lamb or PJIII.

If OKC keeps his minutes to 8 or less under normal circumstances, then I think this is a sensible, savvy, beneficial move to make. If Brooks plays him 20 minutes...well, I'll be happy to just make the WCF, let alone win them.

neither Russ or Reggie are SG they are both PG and russ is one of the top 3 in the NBA

[Mississippi Blues]

neither Russ or Reggie are SG they are both PG and russ is one of the top 3 in the NBA

It's no secret that Russel Westbrook is a SG that is playing & has even adapted to being a PG. I don't know about Reggie.

[BoulderSooner]

It's no secret that Russel Westbrook is a SG that is playing & has even adapted to being a PG. I don't know about Reggie.

just because some people say it doesn't make it true ... russ is a PG and a great one at that

for those that say he is a SG they must think Derrik Rose is also not a pg because Russ and Rose have pretty much been the exact same player in the nba

[Mississippi Blues]

just because some people say it doesn't make it true ... russ is a PG and a great one at that

for those that say he is a SG they must think Derrik Rose is also not a pg because Russ and Rose have pretty much been the exact same player in the nba

That's your argument? He played SG at UCLA bro. Nobody has compared him to Derrick Rose. Derrick Rose has always been a PG, Russ was never a PG till he started playing for the Thunder. He is a great PG, but that's not his natural position.

[ABryant]

Russ was a raw player at UCLA. Shooting guard fit him well. In the NBA his size and athleticism work best at Point guard. He has done a good job at adapting.

[BoulderSooner]

That's your argument? He played SG at UCLA bro. Nobody has compared him to Derrick Rose. Derrick Rose has always been a PG, Russ was never a PG till he started playing for the Thunder. He is a great PG, but that's not his natural position.

he was a combo guard at UCLA just like derron williams was at illinois .... and you should compare him to derrick rose they are and have been statistically the same player

he is a pg

[AP]

he was a combo guard at UCLA just like derron williams was at illinois .... and you should compare him to derrick rose they are and have been statistically the same player

he is a pg

I don't think he is debating wether he is a point guard now. But, I think his skill set was probably better suited for the 2 guard like he was at UCLA in his early years in OKC. He had a difficult time transitioning to pg. Now he's a pretty versatile player, but that wasn't always the case, as we all know.

[BoulderSooner]

I don't think he is debating wether he is a point guard now. But, I think his skill set was probably better suited for the 2 guard like he was at UCLA in his early years in OKC. He had a difficult time transitioning to pg. Now he's a pretty versatile player, but that wasn't always the case, as we all know.

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5. Russ and Reggie are both SGs playing the PG position...occasionally, it is nice to have a real PG run the offense and free up KD/Russ/Reggie to exploit other areas on the court.

Russ is a real PG and one of the best in the NBA