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OKC Thunder beat writer for @DailyThunder . Thunder Insider for @FranchiseOK and @KREFsports .
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Al Horford: "When I went to OKC, they put me in a place to succeed. They were great to me."
Kemba Walker on OKC: “They were unbelievable in the time that I was with them, like literally unbelievable. They took such great care of me.”
Chris Paul's shoes in his return to OKC:
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OKC Thunder Timeline
2009: Get team
2010:Playoffs
2011: WCF
2012: Finals
2013:Playoffs (Russ hurt)
2014: WCF (Ibaka hurt)
2015:
#9
seed (KD hurt)
2016: WCF
2017:Playoffs
2018:Playoffs
2019:Playoffs
2020:Playoffs
2021: Start rebuild
2022: "OKC been tanking forever!"
2023: Play-In
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Chet Holmgren refused to do a postgame interview with ESPN unless they included one of his teammates.
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19 year old Jaylin Williams: Leads the NCAA in charges drawn
20 year old Jaylin Williams: Leads the NBA in charges drawn
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Thunder dipping out of the national TNT postgame interview to join Nick Gallo and the local OKC broadcast postgame:
They just cut the TNT postgame interview because the rest of the group was with Bally Sports 😂
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Lu Dort was undrafted.
SGA was traded after his rookie season.
Josh Giddey was a "reach" at pick
#6
.
Chet Holmgren missed his entire rookie season.
JDub was a projected 2nd rounder a month before his draft.
Mark Daigneault started out in the G League.
This team's collective…
Luguentz Dort also got emotional when talking about the experience of his rookie season.
#ThunderUp
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NBA when superstars leave small markets to join super teams: cool
NBA when superstars never sign with small markets: cool
NBA when superstars force trades out of small markets: cool
NBA when small markets tank for their only possible competitive advantage: THIS MUST BE STOPPED
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Chet Holmgren said he felt like he could be a 50/40/90 player in the NBA.
In 4 Summer League games, Chet is a 50/41/100 player.
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Jalen Williams on the joy he exudes on and off the court:
“I get paid millions of dollars to dribble a basketball up and down the court. It’s hard not to be happy.”
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People forget how successful OKC was when healthy.
2011: WCF as kids
2012: Finals
2013:
#1
seed, Russ gets hurt
2014: WCF, Serge gets hurt
2015: KD injured
2016: up 3-1 on GSW
OKC trades for Oladipo/Sabonis. Horford was gonna sign.
OKC had the talent.
KD just wanted it easy.
Kevin Durant shares his reasoning behind leaving the Thunder for the Warriors.
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Since Russell Westbrook entered the league in 2008:
Playoff appearances
Russ: 11
Sacramento Kings: 0
All Star selections
Russ: 9
Sacramento Kings: 3
Western Conference Finals
Russ: 4
Sacramento Kings: 0
NBA Finals
Russ: 1
Sacramento Kings: 0
MVPs
Russ: 1
Sacramento Kings: 0
the Sacramento Kings played “Cold As Ice” every time Russell Westbrook missed a shot last night.
when asked after the game about it, he said “that’s funny, i hope they played that the last 14 years too.”
the reel + his comments:
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Steve Kerr really talked about another team breaking the code while Draymond is out here every game like it’s Wrestlemania.
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This OKC team adds Chet Holmgren, $30 million in cap space and a top 11-15 draft pick (or better) next season.
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Paolo Banchero watching the Rookie of the Year announcement with family and friends:
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Never forget one of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s greatest game winners was heisted when Devonte' Graham hit the longest buzzer beater in NBA history.
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This Thunder team has got hundreds of OKC fans barking at the airport on a school night at 1:30am:
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ESPN discussed which team is best set up for the next 5 years.
JJ Redick says it’s OKC because SGA took the leap, Giddey improved, JDub looks like a star, Daigneault is a great coach and the Thunder front office.
Stephen A agreed and reminded him Chet hasn’t even played yet.
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OKC projected starting lineup in their next game:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Lu Dort
Josh Giddey
Jalen Williams
Chet Holmgren
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TNT gotta just hire Nick Gallo as a postgame interview specialist for every Thunder game moving forward.
Jalen Williams just lit up when he realized he was on his way to talk to team reporter Nick Gallo. The team just absolutely mobbed him.
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Clippers do not win tonight without Russell Westbrook.
The shooting numbers were ugly, but he made so many clutch plays down the stretch.
Including 2 big free throws.
KD and CP3 have seen that show before.
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“OKC needs a 4 with some beef to play next to Chet Holmgren.”
Jalen Williams:
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Russell Westbrook ovations in OKC start as soon as he walks to the scorer’s table.
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SGA on his teammates’ All Star surprise party:
"My girlfriend set up a surprise party. I had no clue. Me and my homey went out, I came back and everybody was at the crib. It was fun. It's a testament to my people around me, my loved ones and my teammates."
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Paul George on his injury and Lu Dort:
“He wasn’t trying to hurt me. He just plays hard. He can get wild at times but he’s a hard worker, he plays hard. I don’t knock him for competing. It was just a freak accident.”
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Chet Holmgren has 11 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks in 22 minutes.
Not bad for a "bad" game.
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New KD 17 commercial starring Kevin Durant… Chet Holmgren and Oklahoma City. ⬇️
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Imagine telling Thunder fans in 2016 that 7 years later, Russell Westbrook would be traded to his 5th team and Kevin Durant would be traded to his 4th team on the same night.
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The youngest team in the NBA.
Supposed to be in the Wembanyama race.
Just went on the road and won a postseason play-in game against Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum, Jonas Valančiūnas, Trey Murphy and Herb Jones.
This Thunder team is unbelievable.
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Chet Holmgren takes a seat.
13 points, 3 blocks, 1 assist, 1 steal and is 3-4 from 3 in 9 minutes.
Unbelievable debut.
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Chet Holmgren is the FIRST player ever to have these numbers in a season:
150+ blocks
150+ assists
100+ threes
It’s only February. 🤯
Victor Wembanyama is the FIRST player ever to have these numbers in a season:
150+ blocks
150+ assists
75+ threes
It’s only February 🤯 (via
@Wemby_Muse
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2 rookies played all 82 games this season:
Chet Holmgren
Cason Wallace
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The Los Angeles Lakers missing the playoffs is not on Russell Westbrook.
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Russell Westbrook: “I want to continue to support things in Oklahoma City as much as I can. This place was home and still is home for me.”
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OKC got a 1st for trading for Al Horford.
OKC got a 1st for trading away Al Horford.
OKC traded that 1st for two more 1sts.
Trade summary
OKC: 3 1st rounders, Micic, Maledon
Boston: 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals
Philly:
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Kenny Lofton Jr. is the same height and weight as Zion Williamson.
Saying Chet will struggle in some matchups due to his weight is fair... but a dude who weighs the same as Aaron Donald and plays basketball the same way as Aaron Donald plays football is an outlier.
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Kyrie wants to bail on KD after 44 games played together.
Harden bailed on KD after 1 1/2 years.
Draymond slandered KD and said they didn’t need him by year 2.
Westbrook played with KD for 8 seasons and was ride or die.
But Russ was the problem teammate.
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Thunder officially have a winning record this season.
RIP OKC Rebuild
2020-2022
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Josh Giddey had 5 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds in the 1st quarter and nobody noticed cause of Chet. lol
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Fox Sports debated Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Devin Booker. ⬇️
Broussard: “He’s not better than Devin Booker.”
Wright: “He’s been better this year, it’s undeniable.”
Booker
28.1 PTS
4.5 RBD
5.5 AST
.9 STL
.4 BLK
60.1 TS%
SGA
31.4 PTS
4.8 RBD
5.5 AST
1.7 STL
1.0 BLK
62.4 TS%
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OKC Thunder Timeline
2009: Get team
2010: Playoffs
2011: WCF
2012: Finals
2013: Playoffs
2014: WCF
2015: lost playoff tiebreaker
2016: WCF
2017: Playoffs
2018: Playoffs
2019: Playoffs
2020: Playoffs
2021: Start rebuild
2022: “black eye of the league”
2023: Play-In
2024: Playoffs
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tonight
40 PTS
6 REB
6 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
10 points in OT
Chet Holmgren tonight
36 PTS
10 REB
5 AST
2 STL
1 BLK
3 pointer to send it to OT
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Carmelo Anthony on OKC: “It’s the best ran organization when it comes to understanding the needs of players..
To this day, me and Sam are like this 🤞. He wants what’s best for the player. And he really cares about what the f*** goes on.”
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Everyone before this game: Don't overreact to the Summer League
Me after watching Chet Holmgren and Josh Giddey for 6 minutes: RIP OKC Rebuild 2020-2022
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It won't be popular to say, but this reminds me of young KD when he refused to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated unless they included two of his lesser known teammates: Thabo Sefolosha and Nenad Krstic.
Great stuff.
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Crazy thing about everyone saying Josh Giddey is way too good to be playing in Summer League:
Giddey is younger than every player on both OKC and Utah’s rosters besides Ousmane Dieng.
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Can we all take a moment to acknowledge how hilariously on brand it is that KD’s two preferred destinations are this season’s two
#1
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished
#5
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OKC’s 24 year old franchise player had a Top 5 season in the league in a year the Thunder was supposed to win 23 games.
Incredible season for SGA.
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Josh Giddey: “When I retire, I want to be a GM or an owner of a team.“
Asked what he would do as GM of the Thunder this summer, Josh laughed:
“You leave that to Sam Presti, he’s the best in the business.”
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Imagine being the only employee showing up at your job every day, putting in 100% effort to try to carry an inexperienced staff missing its top two employees, leading your company in every data point and then taking 100% of the blame when your company comes in under projections.
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Nuggets' last 11 games
Hawks: Win
Bulls: Win
Nets: Win
Thunder: Loss
Mavs: Win
Raptors: Win
Nets: Win
Hornets: Win
Warriors: Win
Grizzlies: Win
Thunder: Loss
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Chet Holmgren was asked if OKC could be a contender this year: “We have over 50 games in the regular season left to play. So to worry about playing in the NBA Finals on January 2nd.. we’ll miss out on opportunities to get better.”
Chet says they’re focused on the Hawks.
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Jalen Williams on the Mom Made Pizza Rolls moment: “Shai don’t ever yell. So if Shai’s yelling, I’m screaming too.”
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Steven Adams, in a sleeveless top and flip flops, opened the Thunder media door just to say hello.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a player you rebuild your franchise around. He isn’t a player you trade away for a draft pick so that if you’re lucky you can hopefully draft a player like… Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
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Jaylin Williams’ family reacting to the news Jalen Williams won Rookie of the Month.
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Russell Westbrook's spot on the NBA 75 Team being questioned cause his age 33 season instead of remembering his prime?
1 MVP
1 Finals
4 WCFs
11 playoffs
9 All-Stars
9 All-NBA Teams
2 scoring titles
3 assist titles
4 triple double seasons
Westbrook's placement is indisputable.
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SGA is signed for the next 5 years.
Lu Dort is signed for the next 5 years.
Josh Giddey will be signed for the next 8~ years in OKC.
Chet Holmgren will be signed for the next 9~ years in OKC.
What a talented, high upside young core to build around for OKC.
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Anthony Edwards was asked who is the most underrated player in the league.
“Jalen Williams from OKC.”
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Thunder really got Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams in the same draft.
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LeBron, Steph and KD were all asked which young players they are passing the torch to.
LeBron: SGA, Ant
Curry: SGA, Ant, Luka
KD: SGA, Ant, Booker, Luka, Maxey, Hali
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Chris Paul has continuously said his time in OKC was special and one of his favorite seasons.
CP3’s shoes tonight:
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Great news: Chet Holmgren stopped LeBron on a 1v1 fast break at the rim.
Bad news: Looks like Chet rolled his ankle on the play and came out of the game.
Worst news: OKC fans watched 50 minutes of warm ups for possibly 1 minute of Chet action.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 32 on national TV last night.
Gets married today.
Starts in the All-Star Game on Sunday.
Pretty solid week.
Congrats to SGA and Hailey!
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KD on boos/OKC: “I understand it. I meant so much to the community and for me to leave like that. Early on I didn't get it, but I get that.
It was more love this time than in the past. I have so many great memories here. I'll forever be grateful to be part of this organization."
Despite getting booed, KD said “there was more love this time than there has been in the past” in OKC.
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Jalen Williams remains must watch TV even when he’s not playing:
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Thunder currently have:
#2
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25 year old 1st Team All NBA player
2023 ROTY runner up
2024 ROTY favorite
2023 COTY runner up
Deep core of young talent
Most draft picks in the NBA
Upcoming state of the art arena
Agreement to stay in OKC until 2050
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No matter what other fanbases or organizations think of Russell Westbrook, the Brodie will always be a Thunder legend and will have a statue in OKC one day.
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Jalen Williams was asked if the playoffs and the OKC crowd has met his expectations.
“Yeah, it’s so loud now that I can’t really hear anything…
You get goosebumps while you’re playing.”
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Every time a Thunder fan watches Steven Adams flatten Patrick Beverley, an angel gets its wings:
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Whaddya know, Kevin Durant and James Harden need Russell Westbrook to reach the Conference Finals.
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Aaron Wiggins tonight
16 PTS
3-4 3PT
5 REB
2 AST
1 STL
1 BLK
1 basketball game saved
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First time in history an NBA player threw his shoes to a kid older than him.
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Free throw attempts in the 3 Thunder vs Wolves games this season...
SGA: 26
Anthony Edwards: 29
Asked Anthony Edwards what's the key to slowing down OKC: "It’s hard to with the calls that Shai gets. It’s hard to shut them down. You can’t touch him any time of the game. It’s super hard to beat. That team is a good team, especially when they’re getting calls like that."
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Thunder fans hearing yet another broadcast crew recycling through the same Jalen Williams/Jaylin Williams jokes they've heard on repeat all season:
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Luka Doncic on Lu Dort: “He's one of the top three defenders in the NBA.”
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Snoop Dogg picks SGA for MVP: “I like that kid from OKC. I like that kid, man. He play like Snoop Dogg. He kinda remind me of me.”
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Jalen Williams tonight
20 PTS
8 RBD
3 AST
1 STL
1 BLK
8-15 shooting
2-4 from 3
JDub may not win Rookie of the Year, but he may be the Rookie of the Year.
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Players to average 30 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and 1 block on 50% FG in NBA history:
Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan
LeBron James
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
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The Thunder will be placing playoff t-shirts on every Paycom Center seat for every home playoff game.
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Sam Presti on what he learned this year about Josh Giddey:
“Age is a number.”
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The young, inexperienced, too small Thunder are up 111-89 over the Mavs.
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OKC’s first three baskets:
Williams 3
Williams 3
Williams 3
These were all different players.
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Russ is gone. KD is no longer with the Warriors. None of his teammates remain in OKC. The Thunder are rebuilding.
And OKC beating Kevin Durant is still so satisfying.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is literally a superstar hiding in plain sight. ⬇️
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Draymond Green on OKC:
“They got a great head of the snake in Shai. He was 1st Team All NBA last year for a reason.
Chet will possibly be a generational player.
Jalen Williams is one of the most impressive players with the ball in the NBA.”
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Imagine trading for Russell Westbrook, taking the ball out of his hands, not letting him be a playmaker, surrounding him with non-shooters & then blaming him for all your team’s issues.
Russ hasn’t been great. Russ hasn’t been himself. Cause LA is asking him to be someone else.
ESPN Sources: There’s an increasing push among many in the Lakers organization to demote nine-time All-Star Russell Westbrook from the starting lineup, but so far coach Frank Vogel has resisted bringing him off the bench:
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Jalen Williams on hyping the OKC crowd:
“Just having fun. I don’t know, I just be yelling.
I think it’s fun to interact with the fanbase.”
JDub also said his mom text him and told him to stop cussing.
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Throwback to 1 year ago when Draymond Green said he can’t get up to play against the Kings or OKC cause they stink.
Fast forward 1 year.. OKC is 9-4, the Kings are 8-4 and the Warriors are 6-8.
OKC won the season series.
Green was right though: he couldn’t play against OKC.
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