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Can the NBA Copy the OKC Thunder's Blueprint? (With Esfandiar Baraheni)
Is the Oklahoma City Thunder's defense the best we've ever seen in the NBA playoffs? With standout performances from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren, the Thunder's defensive dominance fueled their run to the NBA Finals. This episode explores their strategic dominance, the Minnesota Timberwolves' future challenges, and intriguing off-season trade possibilities.
Wes Goldberg and Esfandiar Baraheni dissect the Thunder's unique defensive tactics and speculate on potential trade targets like Jaren Jackson Jr. and Trae Young. The conversation also touches on the Timberwolves' need to adapt with aging stars like Rudy Gobert.
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:00 Thunder's defensive dominance
18:30 Best defense we've ever seen?
29:00 Timberwolves offseason questions
40:00 Under-the-radar offseason trade targets
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