The stat about their starters having combined less playoff experience than rookie Jayson Tatum is nuts haha

@nathanielgomez8350

3 ай бұрын

Jason Tatum is still a rookie tho

@jekufo

3 ай бұрын

Yeah Tatum's only 19 😮

@nbapbaupdate8338

3 ай бұрын

CRAZY that he's only 19 year old 😂🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂🤣🤣🤣😂🤣😂😂🤣🤣😂😂😂

@Loquacious_Jackson

3 ай бұрын

​@@nbapbaupdate8338too old for Karl Malone

@youreacasual6305

3 ай бұрын

@@jekufo That joke is older than me

As a Thunder fan, I can say that a lot of us aren't concerned with whether they win it this year. They've already more than surpassed our expectations. Unlike most teams, we have several more years of this to look forward to.

@deeegeeekay

3 ай бұрын

so real

@gangstalker5461

3 ай бұрын

Fr honestly i want the clippers to win this year so russ can get a ring

@Damnitjim7

3 ай бұрын

Yeah that's my thoughts on the matter, we just don't know how they will respond in that high pressure moment, most teams will prolly sit on SGA and chet and force the other guys to beat em, I think they can do it, but being so young with so little experience I don't think the odds are that great

@AidanXavier988

3 ай бұрын

With you, but the NBA landscape can change so rapidly. I hope for the Thunder to power through as best they can even in this early window #ThunderUp

@ckq

3 ай бұрын

Won't be saying that once the playoffs starts unless you're a fake fan.

When they go "small" around Chet, I think the shortest player on the floor is Jalen Williams at 6'5. Every other OKC player on the floor is in the 6'6-6'8 range. In the words of Jalen Rose, "they're not playing small. They're playing perimeter." Crazy to think that offensively, Chet + 4 "smalls" is a younger version of the 2015-2018 Warriors "death lineup"...but they have an actual shot blocking 7-footer who can stretch the floor! Love watching this OKC team!

I would love to see a video detailing what separates the regular season from the playoffs. I know it’s an intuitive thing we all know but still it’d be a informative watch with your insight.

@coleklaassen9427

3 ай бұрын

I agree, I would love this

@MarsofAritia

3 ай бұрын

the regular season is meanigless, the playoffs are meaningful. done

That OKC Team back then is still the biggest What If in NBA HISTORY..

@buttnuts2599

3 ай бұрын

The biggest what if is actually what if I was 6"7 fr

@jamal0001

3 ай бұрын

@@buttnuts2599all you’d be able to do is dunk 💀

@ndnd7614

3 ай бұрын

KD left to ruin his own reputation 😂

@commas1

3 ай бұрын

@@ndnd7614 kd’s choice of team ruined his reputation but he had to leave, he wasn’t going to win shit with a braindead bricklaying pg who thinks he’s the best player ever to walk to earth

@notkiddo

3 ай бұрын

Len bias what if is crazy tho

If any really young team could win a championship while being really young, I'd expect this young OKC team to be able to do with how poised they've been against top tier team's.

@pierceliu9914

3 ай бұрын

A team with major holes are never able to win a championship. No team is perfect. But playoff success always goes to teams with the least fatal weakness

@elstcman5

3 ай бұрын

There are 82 game players and 16 win players. I like OKC too, but winning 4 rounds of playoffs are way more dependent on experience than anything they’ve shown this regular season

@Damnitjim7

3 ай бұрын

They kinda remind me of that pistons championship team

@t4d0W

3 ай бұрын

@@stolekostov5111 That isn't unique to OKC in the playoffs though. Celtics are one of the best 5 and out teams and their switching from 1~4 helps protect their liability in slow footed defensive big play from Horford/KP. Plus their wings are great against backline support blocking at the rim and rebounding, which are things OKC's wings aren't there yet. Playoff Lakers with AD is efficient on offense and offers a no fly zone defense at the rim supported by the Lakers length with Lebron and their wings. The Warriors in the playoffs have a roster to play stiff defense with the shooting to play a long series. Hell the defending champs may not have the best defensive big on paper but he does enough to be a factor in the playoffs with the rest of the wings/guards being great on switches as well. Plus Murray as the 6'4" point guard with his shooting streaks is as threatening as Curry's scoring outbursts. OKC has to show they can be tough with rebounding/rim defense that isn't from Chet in a playoff situation against potentially strong veteran match ups. Otherwise I don't think they are winning the Finals this season. They could have a repeat of the 2012 Finals where a young OKC squad also met a buff veteran Heat squad but they were not on the same level at all.

@poindextertunes

3 ай бұрын

@@elstcman5🎯

It's in theory possible just really really hard and hasn't been done before. The closest a young team got was the Orlando Magic in 1995. Nick Anderson choking on free throws destroyed them mentally though and they weren't the same after game 1 and got swept. Edit: Didn't realize the 77 Blazers had that young of an average age. TIL.

@MrDiMES123

3 ай бұрын

Feel like Orlando never had a chance those free throws are a scapegoat. Much like JR smith’s mistake in 2018.

@CrazyxEnigma

3 ай бұрын

@@MrDiMES123 I don't think they win either, I can see them winning game 1 if Anderson didn't choke and making it a series. Rockets would still win imo.

@Bojonni

3 ай бұрын

Bro forgot about Walton ..

@CrazyxEnigma

3 ай бұрын

@@Bojonni Bill Walton wasn't the only young guy on the team. He's the only one I remembered lol.

You are the best basketball KZread channel by a mile, honestly. Great analysis, great editing, great music, great everything.

All I know is that we’re headed towards a Denver/Oklahoma series and I’m so ready for it.

@quantum_beeb

3 ай бұрын

As much as I HATE to say it, I have a feeling that a lakers or warriors may beat okc before then.

@user-xr1xs1zy2z

3 ай бұрын

TWolves and Nuggets are the ones to beat.

@lamoo3936

3 ай бұрын

@@quantum_beebI doubt it

@angryanakin

3 ай бұрын

@@quantum_beeblakers won’t

@candancejohnston

3 ай бұрын

@@user-xr1xs1zy2zI’d say the nuggets as the defending champions stand alone as the team to beat in the west

The OKC GM is such a genius...

@TheMonjok24

3 ай бұрын

Isn't that the one that traded harden away ?

@russellwestbrookyellingatw9381

3 ай бұрын

​@@TheMonjok24Harden was their 6th man he would never become that good if he stayed in OKC

@MeMe-ef5fw

2 ай бұрын

​@@TheMonjok24harden is soft a f. Dissapears in playoffs. It was a great move

Every young team who eventually won it all/made the finals had to get bounced in the playoffs once or twice. Bulls, lakers, thunder, warriors. It's like a rite of passage!

@rayneozier

3 ай бұрын

You’re not wrong. Old heads say “you gotta lose, so you can learn how to win”. That being said, they are really talented. So who knows. Maybe…

@pandesafe

3 ай бұрын

08 bulls, 09 thunder, 2013 warriors, 2018 nuggets on top of my head. Definitely interesting to see how far okc will go. Hopefully they become regular playoff contenders

It's not the their age that gives me pause; it's the fact that this is their core's first REAL playoff push. Shai played one playoff series, and the only real notable teammate from then that's still around is Lu Dort. It'd be fine if they got to the 2nd round a bunch of times or if they lost a bunch of times in the 1st round, but that's not the case. Playoff experience matters. I wouldn't be surprised if OKC lost in the 2nd round this year, and honestly that's ok. Edit: NVM, I think Shai played in at least one clippers series. I'd count that too, but even with that the entire core is still low on postseason experience.

@maartenvz

3 ай бұрын

Plus they will face a tough opponent in the first round: Phoenix, Dallas or Golden State are all nightmares for them

@yrnquin1560

3 ай бұрын

@@maartenvzif those teams are “nightmares” to OKC, OKC must be hell reincarnate to those teams lmao cuz OKC been whooping they ass all season and have far better defensive personnel than all those teams while also having just as good or better offensive personnel as well. OKC is demolishing all 3 of those teams

@t4d0W

3 ай бұрын

@@yrnquin1560 So what if they been whoopin' they ass all season long? Playoffs intensity is a whole different game. Cavs fans last season where so comfy against the Celtics potential playoff matchup after doing so well against them in the regular season. They drew the Knicks instead and boy did that Cavs small back court look like absolute chumps. Two teams dialed on each other for 5-7 games is a different competitive vibe than regular season one off games.

@DUFFAL02

3 ай бұрын

@@maartenvzPhoenix, Golden State, and Dallas are the exact 3 teams OKC wants to face lmao. They match up perfectly against all 3 of them. OKC struggles against teams with size and dominant PF/C. Sacramento and The Lakers, the 2 lower seeds you didn’t mention are the 2 that OKC doesn’t want to face😭 OKC is 6-2 vs GSW, DAL, PHX this year

@russellwestbrookyellingatw9381

3 ай бұрын

@@maartenvz literally all 3 of those teams are good matchups for OKC.

The thing is OKC plays like a bench of vets who love basketball and their leader SGA is one of the smoothest poised dogs I've seen.

The trio of SGA, Holmgren and JDub is as good as any other in the NBA and when you have that kind of firepower you've got a chance to win any playoff series. SGA is their leader and that dude ain't gonna be scared once the playoffs start in fact I think he'll even take it up a notch. They've got enough pieces to the puzzle to win a championship right now but Daigneault is going to have to come with some defensive schemes to offset a size disadvantage they'll face. I have confidence he can do it because he's a great coach.

Playoff defense are just different. they allow more physicality. let's see how well these young teams handle them. meeting the same team over and over in 4 to 7 games. they will scout tendencies and take away comfort zones where experience definitely helps.

@rickeymickeyii4166

3 ай бұрын

Teams have to adjust to them too, their top 5 on defense.

@JayZone23

3 ай бұрын

@@rickeymickeyii4166 we will see. I mean i wouldnt be surprised if they lose in the first round to a more veteran team.

@callumsmith5819

Ай бұрын

I think they'll be alright

New thinking basketball brings me so much joy. Every time

That Williams pass at 4:08 is amazing. The ball looks like it's on a rail.

Sam Presti is a top 5 GM of all time. He is a genius.

Love your analysis as always, Ben- we would love a Wemby vs. Chet pt 3 breakdown 👍👍👍😅

ahh yes my favorite nba breakdown youtuber

Great vid, cant wait for the playoffs

i hope we see more talent than ever instead of dynasties

@Notbaokhanhsosorry

3 ай бұрын

This team definitely can become a dynasty. A homegrown dynasty.

7:42 Ppl sleep hard on Bill Walton. The blazers ran the whole offense through Bill. He was Jokic-esqe with the ball

@t4d0W

3 ай бұрын

I mean that young Blazers squad with MVP level Bill Walton was exceptional enough to chase a chip. I just don't see the Thunder being more convincing outside of sentiment to break the trend for this playoffs.

@charles9489

3 ай бұрын

Jokic is Walton-esque

@TexanByNature88

Ай бұрын

@@t4d0WBro, what? For that statement, OKC is winning it all

Already know this will be another banger

Jalen Williams, Chet, SGA, are all just hyper efficient. They are all like above 62% true shooting. All their players have surprising good/mature shoot selection, despite being young. When a team has so many hyper efficient scorers, it simply would always be championship contender, no matter how young they are.

@t4d0W

3 ай бұрын

Hyper efficiency is alright in the regular season. But playoff intensity and match ups can complicate those efficiency numbers and then it purely comes down to 'can the player make a basket on demand under more difficult conditions'. I can see it for SGA but I can't say the same for Chet (playing his first year) or Jalen Williams in his 2nd year.

@TexanByNature88

Ай бұрын

@@t4d0WThey are still hyper efficient 😂

just remember; the okc thunder still have like three potentially top 5 picks coming in the next couple drafts; PLUS the thunder will have cap space available. this team might have TOO many assets very soon.

@RASTAGOOB

Ай бұрын

I think down the road they’ll package Giddey, the rotation guys for like a nice haul again and solidify the roster around SGA, Chet, Dub, J-Will & And Dort

All this and not a mention of Cason Wallace and Dort, I mean this team is absolutely stacked

@KarmaxR

3 ай бұрын

Aaron Wiggins too, the best kept secret in the NBA and the savior of basketball

@TexanByNature88

Ай бұрын

@@KarmaxRAnd Joe

Wow amazing video

Great video. I don’t think they can win it all, but your 2011 thunder comp got me thinking that Sam Presti’s specialty is building teams that are way too good, way too fast for it to turn into extended championship runs 🥴

Better watch out for OKC. Like any team. They’ve got to stay healthy at the right time. But so many great pieces on this team 🎉❤

Yes. Historically, when the waters get deep, young talent fold. It normally takes 2-3 trips deep into the playoffs (Finals, Conf Finals) until you get a ring.

Most underrated part is yeah these dudes are young but then have experience playing with each other Joe dort giddey shai Aaron Wiggins and kenrich Williams been with OKC for a lil minute now they got chemistry more than anything

The funniest bit of this is seeing SGA in that interview around 8:50 with both of the J-Williamses behind him. It's a bit like watching the World's Most Subdued Ric Flair cut a promo in front of the other Four Horsemen.

@CyrogenicNation

3 ай бұрын

It's a common occurrence with them, it's like every post-game interview they do it together. The chemistry is nuts with this team

I love that our playstyle as a franchise has always exemplified Thunder ⚡ ⚡ the calling card of Thunder ball is defense turning into offense

this got me so hyped haha

I forgot what Jokic but he did say something about this Thunder team I think he was saying they were gonna be good

"Not old enough? Nah it'll be fine" - Josh Giddey

@psychedpanda3333

3 ай бұрын

beat me to it lol

@offswitchtv109

3 ай бұрын

Broooo💀💀💀💀

@anthelcanilao4979

3 ай бұрын

Bruuuuuh!!!!😂😂😂

@Notbaokhanhsosorry

3 ай бұрын

"Age is just a number"

Love the thunder vids

If they win it all this year, it'd be a big statement for their team. They're just too young to bet on for me though with their #2 and #3 guys not even having 2 full seasons of experience. I hope they make the conf finals at least. A tough loss and some internal development could turn them into a powerhouse begore you know it.

What I got out of this is that this is an exciting team to watch out for this playoff season

I forget who I heard it from but it was something to the effect of "just cause it ain't been done, doesn't mean it can't be done."

Next year they can and they are loaded with so many draft picks. The future is bright at OKC imo

Excited to see them in the playoffs this year. It will take a lot of poise to win against an experienced team though.

i think that this is not about age, but about playoffs experience

Can you guys make a video about the Portland Trailbalzers and how they can build a team around Scoot Henderson? tks

The biggest X factor here is coach Mark Daignault he has played some funky lineups and im sure he has figured out whats best come playoff time he’s actually a basketball genius super underrated coach

Great breakdown, it's so ironic that OKC's best comparison is themselves a decade ago. However, they're much better positioned now to grow organically than the KD/Russ/Harden trio that just bloomed too early, it'll be interesting to see if they can shore up the frontcourt and start building a dynasty, they are so well-balanced

I am a Celtics fan but I have watched a lot of OKC games this year because I like the team they have put other there. Despite the youth and inexperience, they do play with a quiet confidence and sneak up and surpass teams as the game goes along. They eerily have a lot of polish and poise out there and I would not count them out. I expect a deep run at least based on what I have seen.

it’s crazy how Victor Webanyama needs ANOTHER video deservingly

This year has been INCREDIBLE for us, OKC fans. Coach Mike has developed a winning culture in such a short period of time and the chemistry is perfect between our players, giving their 100% every game. Can’t wait to see what SGA and Co. have in store for us in the future! #ThunderUp

@arcticus4758

3 ай бұрын

Coach Mike?

@DUFFAL02

3 ай бұрын

Mark?

Yes they have serious talent

It's rarely happens but thunder got 2 squads in short times accomplish this, damn

How do you get those visuals in the beginning ????

As games get much more physical in playoffs, I do have some concerns on players like Chet and Josh as how well they can handle those

that bird clip was nasty

The OKC seems has a good starter and a good bench. The bench is even good which is also essential. Any okc player that is traded to another team will be valuable. I think OKC is doing a good job developing their players. The coach keep sending players to the g- league, some players seemed to be upset about that (Poku), but their coach Mark also seems to have a vision just like their GM Sam Presti has a vision. I am supportive of their moves even if they seem unconventional because I want to see where it leads to.

One underrated part of shai’s scoring is the consistency. 75% of his games are at least 30 points but his median is 32, and all of his non outlier games are 24 pts or above. That means he is almost gareeted to score at least 24 more than any other player.

@t4d0W

3 ай бұрын

Honestly I'd really like to see how defenses try contain him in the playoffs which would hold a better barometer whether he has a 6th gear to his bag. People I think overrated Harden as a scorer with his regular season numbers but come playoff time, he was scoring about the same or less as his regular season numbers against stiffer defenses. At the same time part of SGAs growth as a playoff scorer will come if he can get there in the coming years. I saw it with Jayson Tatum and he was fortunate to be in a conference and roster where he could get to the playoffs more often and grow from those situations.

@BzBuck

3 ай бұрын

@@t4d0W yeah his scoring will almost certainly go down with the stricter whistle but he can still put up dominant numbers

@t4d0W

3 ай бұрын

@@BzBuck On the contrary my idea isn't that SGAs scoring will go down because of a stricter whistle in the playoffs. Especially with his herky-jerky style of getting at the rim and being physical that way. As well with already blending a mid-range jumper to go with that. Can he get difficult buckets especially when the pace slows down and can he exploit other matchups that accomplished playoff scorers are known to do. That will come with experience and losses.

@BzBuck

3 ай бұрын

@@t4d0W I don't think a drop would be significant, its just that most players numbers drop unless their minutes also rise a lot

Ain’t no way bro said the phrase “slippery penetration” 💀💀💀

@fabicauseway

3 ай бұрын

and length LOL

they need experience. ive been a denver fan for awhile and people always harped on them for being a young inexperienced team (before chip win) yet they were one of the most battle-tested young teams in the league with multiple deep series vs dame blazers, pg+kawhi clips, etc.

Can you do a video why Shai/Chet doesn't lead to more dunks//layups for Chet or anyone else. I get the 5 out opens the paint, but would be nice to get chet some easy baskets. The Chet/SGA lob connection would get Chet some easy baskets not all Jump shots off pick and roll. Love your videos keep up the great videos and analysis.

As a wolves fan I respect what okc is doing and have no hate towards okc but i do wanna mention that the series is tied between us. But if you look at majority of the clips from this video okc is pretty deadly in transition but how well they play in the playoffs when the game is a lot slower and more physical? I think it would be a good series and could possibly good 7 games 💯

I honestly wanna see a GS or Lakers vs OKC 1st round match up, old stars vs the upcoming ones

@russellwestbrookyellingatw9381

3 ай бұрын

Warriors vs OKC sounds dope

@DUFFAL02

3 ай бұрын

OKC vs Lakers would be a very close series. I think OKC sweeps GSW though, maybe Steph steals them a game. GSW is the perfect opponent for OKC because of their lack of backcourt size.

Playoffs are no joke. And experience plays a hugeeee role. Which is why the warriors are so dangerous even if they barely make playoffs

Just GLOSSING over Chet ahooting 40 from 3 is wild

The matters will be like if they are not dominating the entire game, how good they are playing in uncomfortable and pressured moments.

Experience is golden. This stands true. We saw how the Boston Celtics folded against the GSW. They were the clear favorite with elite offense and defense. They had experienced players, just without NBA finals experience. This OKC team might make it to the conference or even the NBA finals, but their lack of experience will show

@Luka77Legend

3 ай бұрын

Agree same with wolves

@t4d0W

3 ай бұрын

I don't think the Celtics were clear favorites because they had serious flaws despite being the 2nd best defense in the playoffs. Warriors with their shooting and experience had more in the bag to adjust if the Celtics found ways around the gameplan. The other point being the Celtics never really found a way to hide their weaknesses on exploited mismatches. Whether it was sticking hard on Tatum when he had the ball at the perimeter to cut off his attack at the rim. Or having Klay or other wing defenders test Jaylen Brown's handle going left. Or seeing how the other Celtic players try contribute when the jumpers aren't wet.

The thunder back when they had Durant Russ and harden I thought was the best chance a young team had to win it all. I’ll still believe that until I see otherwise imo.

I think they should give up Giddey's extension as they must release some of their players with potential. SGA-Second Guard that can shoot defense and score a bit off the dribble-lu dort-jalen williams and Chet of course.

OKC takes on the characteristics of its best player in SGA and is therefore POISED. I trust this team a lot more than other young teams like the Timberwolves although they virtually have the same records as of this writing. I also think Mark Daigneault is a top 5 coach in the NBA. They may not win it all this year because you must first fail before you succeed and experience matters in the playoffs but they have as good a chance of winning the title as anyone in the league moving forward. This team is for REAL.

@t4d0W

3 ай бұрын

Playoff coaching IMO is better measured come playoff time and even the best have shown it in the past. Eric Spoelstra has been overachieving with his Heat group given the talent and absolutely coach well against guys like Brad Stevens, Nick Nurse, Doc Rivers, Mike Budenholzer and such in the playoffs. We'll see what Mark Daigneault is made of when he has to factor lineup adjustments in a 7 game elimination environment.

@pr1metime.

3 ай бұрын

@@t4d0W Point well taken. I've watched a lot of their games and I've been impressed by Mark Daigneault. Spo and Kerr are top 2 IMO though.

Definitely chance to make NBA history for a young team to win the ship it would be the second greatest run to a championship in history behind Hakeem’s rockets winning from the 6 th seed young teams never win it all I not a fan but would love to see history made

4:38 Biggest pause of my life

It depends on how quickly they adapt to playoff intensity. They're a historic regular season team for their age, but they don't know how the intensity and physicality of the playoffs will hit them nor how teams will gameplan for them over a 7 game series. They have the talent to get far or even win, but talent isn't enough to win you championships.

I think people overestimate how much it matters with this team, I don't expect to win it all or even make it to the wcf but I can't see a team being this good and losing super easily

Yup!

what is the background beat called? It aint the one he put up

If the 2011 Thunder could do it, I don’t see why not. They just need to prove it in the Playoffs just like that Thunder team nearly did

@genikhairav7662

3 ай бұрын

They dont have a 7 feet DemiGod rn

@shutupMaji

3 ай бұрын

Thankfully this time they're not being spearheaded by 3 ball hogs

@joykenn9772

3 ай бұрын

​@@genikhairav7662 and they dont meed one.

@genikhairav7662

3 ай бұрын

@@shutupMajiKD is literally the most malleable superstar itl lol He's the opposite of a ball hog

@A62119

3 ай бұрын

⁠@@shutupMaji6th man somehow a spearheading ball hog ? Unless you mean Jeff green lol

OKC need experience this season in playoffs at this coming off-season Sam Prestie need pursue Lauri Markkannen 😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤

Mabye

Youth won't be the reason if they don't make it to wcf. It would be size and strength down low, and Josh Giddey inability to shoot consistently would hold them back most.

@lemonthoughts31

3 ай бұрын

Did you watch the video?

@TrePrince

3 ай бұрын

@lemonthoughts31 Yes, I'm not responding to the creator of the video, but one of the hypothetical questions asked in it

@kNaild

3 ай бұрын

​@TrePrince just no dude chet has them spring loaded ankles and literally he's packing on muscle plus idk who cares about Josh giddey shooting while he can pass and shoot ft yknow if Ben Simmons woulda shot fts well there would've been no issue right? Well why does his 3pt % matter all 4 other starters can shoot the 3 and he can make fts so this doesn't really matter

@TrePrince

3 ай бұрын

@kNaild Josh Giddeys 3 point deficiency is enough to cost you a series. He likely won't play much in the playoffs because it's such a big deal. They won't be able to beat Minnesota or Denver, for that matter. I get what they are trying to do and applaud them for trying it and sticking to it. Benching Giddey is easy, but they do actually need size to win I'm the playoffs. I wish they traded two future firsts for Caruso and Drummond for a change of pace Center and match up option

@t4d0W

3 ай бұрын

@@kNaild The difference with a 'prime' Simmons is he was 6'10" 230 and was athletic enough to get at the rim to draw contact. You could leave him on an island at the perimeter but ideally you can still have players screen for him so he can rim run. Giddey doesn't offer that same driving pressure so you can effectively leave him on an island unless he takes on a mismatch. So yeah it does matter because its mattered before in the playoffs with players having limited skillsets. Chet is packing on muscle but he's still a young guy to established giants lurking in the playoffs like AD, Jokic, Domas and Gobert. You just don't see that as an issue in the regular season because he doesn't see those guys often enough in high stakes games.

It makes it a lot harder, but not impossible

Also, I kind of think that time spent building up your body is necessary, endurance wise as well as strength wise. Being young is great but it's a long way to June, and they've never walked it before.

2:11 am I the only one that heard that??

It's really not about whether they are "too young" but rather that they have glaring, flashing weaknesses. Can you prevent AD or Jokic or Sabonis or Looney or Gobert from averaging 7 offensive rebounds per game? Can Jalen Williams slow down big wings like Luka Doncic or Kevin Durant or LeBron James in the playoffs? Can you punish the Clippers or Phoenix if they play 5 smalls? How TF are you gonna guard Jokic exactly? All that is before you get to the fact that, yes, their games have never been tested in the crucible of the playoffs. They remind me a lot of the 15 Hawks, 23 Kings, 22 Grizzlies, the 19 and 20 Bucks, etc. Teams that are very good at exploiting the regular season low hanging fruit because of strategic advantages but the margins shrink in the spring and the game becomes about shot making/manufacturing offense (where they should be fine) and rebounding (where they are the weakest team in the field).

@Mr.Byrnes

3 ай бұрын

OKC ain’t worried, we’re here to stay

@jeremiahdanielsamuel2505

2 ай бұрын

​@@Mr.ByrnesStay in Cancun.

Don't worry. Josh Giddey like em young

i think OKC has a better shot at a chip this year then LA, Warriors, Suns....etc. i think the only true challenge will come when they play against Denver in the second round. i would probably put them 4th best odds behind Boston, Denver and Clippers to win a ring.

Big ⏸️ at 4:38

As a lifelong Nuggets fan, OKC is the team that scares me the most. They've had our number. I don't care how young they are, they are really good. SGA is going to be MVP good.

Can you make a video about Michael Jordan’s left hand

My Oklahoma city thunder 2024 NBA Champions .

They gave me the feeling of 2021 suns team

Don't you mean a "stroking Joe"? 😂😂 5:36

Absolutely. Just not this year's Thunder; too small and don't cover for it in any notable way.

This playoff is the chance for Giddey to prove his spot on the team

@ctoaun23

3 ай бұрын

He's stacked a few great games together in a row now. Body language is different, he's smiling more. It's hard to imagine what he went through... but maybe he's finally over it and picking up steam before the playoffs.

Listen I think regardless of what happens the Thunder have built the perfect that as we get experience in the postseason we will eventually be a force 4-5 years down the line

Teams like this are vulnerable to size. Even open 3s aren't as efficient as dunks.

The okc thunder is making it to the nba finals this year

@jeremiahdanielsamuel2505

2 ай бұрын

Making it to the Cancun instead.

giving up 31 rebounds to Jusuf Nurkic, and right now being bodied by AD and LeBron, doesn't bode well for them. What's going to happen when they face Denver or Minnesota's size and physicality inside? I don't think they have a chance.

They cant but not necessarily because of youth. They're just not at the level of the nuggets or celtics. Although ofc in a few years as they get better they could win.

@GoZags43

3 ай бұрын

They’ve shown to be at that level though. They won’t have the best player on the floor against the Nuggets, but they would have at least an equal against the Celtics.

@jojoprocess2820

3 ай бұрын

@@GoZags43 One regular season where they look worse than the celtics and about the same as the nuggets is not enough to say theyre on that level. Id have them next up but the nuggets are champs who arent taking the regular season 100% all the time and the celtics have a great track record and look dominant.

@t4d0W

3 ай бұрын

@@GoZags43 I mean for OKC to even get at the Celtics in the playoffs, they gotta come out on top against the Nuggets. Or whichever playoff veteran team is playing at their peak at the WCF which there are plenty of. Which is why when fans make the comparison of regular season games of a hopeful WC team that has beaten an elite EC championship caliber team and how it can work out in the playoffs, it makes zero sense to me. Also the Celtics also have their issues translating their regular season gameplan for playoffs. Mazzulla is all about the math of 3-pointers which on a good night creates blow outs for the Cs in the regular season. But when those shots aren't going in the playoffs and the team doesn't have other ways to generate buckets *AND* play consistent defense, you get a series like the C's/Heat last season. Heat were willing to go 7 and playing the Cs in mucky ass offensive games but had the defense and physicality to win out.

No matter what happens I’m proud of this team. Everyone saying 1st RD exit must forget that this young core shouldn’t even be where they are😤⚡️

@kNaild

3 ай бұрын

Lmao 1st round exit is crazy, that's just a bunch of people that don't watch half of the teams in each conference, the thunder is truly once again one of the most dangerous teams and our squad only gets crazier over time

Maybe in the bubble playoffs they could because the fan pressure is mitigated.