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

[OKCisOK4me]

JJ barea doesn't change much against miami as long as brooks plays 2 bigs against miami's 1 big the thunder won't win against them the add that would help against miami is a back to the basket scorer to make them pay when they go small

So what we'd really need and he's not available is a Marc Gasol type player.

[BoulderSooner]

So what we'd really need and he's not available is a Marc Gasol type player.

millsap is on the trade block .. he would be a great get as he can play inside and out he makes 7 mil

[OKCisOK4me]

millsap is on the trade block .. he would be a great get as he can play inside and out he makes 7 mil

Now that's a definite possiblity. He always gives us trouble. I could enjoy him being a trouble maker for us!

[dcsooner]

At some point, I think its reasonable to just admit that MIA is better. In most any other era, the Thunder would be the talk of the league, but this is the Era of Lebron, and OKC has that as a glass ceiling. Doesn't mean OKC isn't a great team; MIA is just, well, greater. I'm not sure what piecemeal approach you might take to the Thunder that would make them more competitive - at some point, its not the schemes or alignments (as they say in football) its the schemers and alignees. Pretty hard to overcome a generational talent like Lebron James.

There have been several instances in sports where great individual athletes or teams have failed to win a championship because at that time in history another athlete or team was on the scene and was just better/ Reads like the current Thunder vs Miami.

[Mississippi Blues]

I agree that Miami is just better. I believe the Thunder are a close second, but Miami is simply better.

[SoonerBoy18]

After noticing how much bigger the Toyota Center is in Houston, talking in terms of square footage, I would be extremely nervous if Oklahoma City were to ever hosten an All Star game

[ljbab728]

After noticing how much bigger the Toyota Center is in Houston, talking in terms of square footage, I would be extremely nervous if Oklahoma City were to ever hosten an All Star game

I don't think there will be any cause for you to be nervous. OKC won't be hosten an All Star game any time soon.

[adaniel]

A lot of what you are seeing is in the George R. Brown convention center across the street. The Toyota Center and CHK Arena are about the same size.

But yes I agree it will be a long time before OKC hosts an all star game.

[dcsooner]

After noticing how much bigger the Toyota Center is in Houston, talking in terms of square footage, I would be extremely nervous if Oklahoma City were to ever hosten an All Star game

No need to worry, OKC is not now or even the foreseeable future in line to host an NBA all star game.

[SoonerBoy18]

No need to worry, OKC is not now or even the foreseeable future in line to host an NBA all star game.

Did I say nervous?... I meant embaressed lol. And I just wish our arena could hold at least 1,000 more people even though its impossible to get an all star game here.

[ljbab728]

Did I say nervous?... I meant embaressed lol. And I just wish our arena could hold at least 1,000 more people even though its impossible to get an all star game here.

Why in the world would you be embarassed?

[Jake]

Considering Houston's crowd was absolutely awful during All-Star week, you shouldn't feel too embarrassed.

[SoonerBoy18]

Why in the world would you be embarassed?

Because of the size of the arena.. I wish more seats were added and perhaps more spacious so people wouldn't have to stand while someone's trying to get to their seat.

[Teo9969]

Lebron is the better player, but I'm not convinced that Miami is the better team. I think OKC can get to 4 wins first in a best of 7...they just need to do it.

Thunder vs. Heat: Why Oklahoma City's offense didn't function correctly - SBNation.com

[OKCisOK4me]

Lebron is the better player, but I'm not convinced that Miami is the better team. I think OKC can get to 4 wins first in a best of 7...they just need to do it.

Thunder vs. Heat: Why Oklahoma City's offense didn't function correctly - SBNation.com

I'm not convinced that OKC will make it to the WCF, but that's just me.

[Easy180]

I'm not convinced that OKC will make it to the WCF, but that's just me.

Will be tougher this year for sure especially since our bench is weaker this year with only Martin and Collison playing worth a damn

[ljbab728]

Because of the size of the arena.. I wish more seats were added and perhaps more spacious so people wouldn't have to stand while someone's trying to get to their seat.

You may not be happy about it but it's certainly nothing to be embarrassed about. It's far from being the worst NBA arena.

[Teo9969]

I'm not convinced that OKC will make it to the WCF, but that's just me.

It would be in OKC's best interest to win the West before the playoffs, not so much for Home Court, but so that the Clips and Spurs have to fight it out in the western conference semis. Otherwise, OKC will likely have to go through both teams.

[OKCisOK4me]

If the season ended today, we'd be playing the Jazz...Think about that for a second...

[Anonymous.]

Surprised no one here has mentioned it. But rumor/trade mill is turning - OKC is shopping Eric Maynor and the asking price is high.

Deadline is 2pm Thursday to deal.

[OKCisOK4me]

Mark Rogers mentioned a couple of websites to go to for rumor mill type stuff but I forgot em already. I think one was hoopsrumors.com or something like that.

[okc_bel_air]

New rumors I saw today...

Perkins to Phoenix
Maynor to Utah
Kevin Garnett to OKC....but for who??

[Anonymous.]

Perkins and Lamb for Gortat and Tucker... I would do this trade for sure.

Though I think Lamb has the potential to be very Rudy Gay-esque

[BoulderSooner]

New rumors I saw today...

Perkins to Phoenix
Maynor to Utah
Kevin Garnett to OKC....but for who??

one garnett rumor is KG to okc perkins maynor jones and the toronto pick to boston ..

[SoonerBoy18]

If the season ended today, we'd be playing the Jazz...Think about that for a second...

Nooooo not the Jazz! ......................... -_- give me a break. It will be 4-1 at least.