OKC Thunder 2022-23 Regular Season Discussion

SunsRback4Good · Post #1501 » by **SunsRback4Good** » Sun Apr 9, 2023 4:28 am

WestbrookGOATed wrote:Looks like we're gonna play Minnesota. I definitely like our chances.

Yeah, beats playing Lakers or Warriors for play in. Least now you have a shot to win a game and see what happens next.

Mr Thunder Nick · Post #1502 » by **Mr Thunder Nick** » Sun Apr 9, 2023 8:04 am

WestbrookGOATed wrote:Looks like we're gonna play Minnesota. I definitely like our chances.

Therefore New Orleans has to win today in Minneapolis. Not sure. I think we play the Pelicans
Would be better because Gobert and Towns will dominate the Glass against us.

Woerzboerg · Post #1503 » by **Woerzboerg** » Sun Apr 9, 2023 8:28 am

SunsRback4Good wrote:
ThunderBolt wrote:We don’t have to get a star in this draft but a good two way starter would be a huge win. Dort needs to go.

Why aren’t you guys satisfied with Dort? He brings excellent defense to a team but his shooting can do more work. Feel like every team needs a tough nosed defender like Dort.

If Dort played like Roberson offensively (take open threes and use cuts for easy baskets) he probably would have a very high 3p-percentage and would be an useful weapon. But he is playing like he was an allstar. And he isn't an allstar. That's the problem.

Post #1504 » by **Dadouv47** » Sun Apr 9, 2023 4:00 pm

this is the time of the year when u miss having Justin Jackson, Roby and Moses Brown on your team.

jake_swivel · Post #1505 » by **jake_swivel** » Sun Apr 9, 2023 4:27 pm

Woerzboerg wrote:If Dort played like Roberson offensively (take open threes and use cuts for easy baskets) he probably would have a very high 3p-percentage and would be a useful weapon. But he is playing like he was an allstar. And he isn't an allstar. That's the problem.

You know, I don’t actually think that’s true on this team. The offense is built around versatility, good decision making, movement, and being able to hit open jumpers. It’s going to look wicked good when there are 5 guys on the floor who can do that. It’s a big deal when a guard can’t. I don’t think hiding in the corner works works in this offense. Dort isn’t versatile, doesn’t make good decisions, and any movement he can make is undermined by him not being able to score near the rim. I do think there are offenses in the league where he would work, but I can’t see it in this offense without a complete transformation of his game.

Post #1506 » by **Dadouv47** » Sun Apr 9, 2023 7:41 pm

Gotta take the L now

Post #1507 » by **Dadouv47** » Sun Apr 9, 2023 8:40 pm

Read on Twitter

Gobert trade was awful from day one but this is...

Balkman32 · Post #1508 » by **Balkman32** » Sun Apr 9, 2023 8:58 pm

Got to love Rudy throwing a punch. Wonder if he is suspended for the playoff game.

Post #1509 » by **Dadouv47** » Sun Apr 9, 2023 8:59 pm

Balkman32 wrote:Got to love Rudy throwing a punch. Wonder if he is suspended for the playoff game.

They sent him home. Up to the Wolves.

McDaniels out with injury too.

Post #1510 » by **Dadouv47** » Sun Apr 9, 2023 9:00 pm

stupid question but still not used to the play in: who gets the higher pick if we beat the team at 9 in the standings but lose the second play in game?

Post #1511 » by **Dadouv47** » Sun Apr 9, 2023 9:03 pm

Obviously we have to win that stupid game

Post #1512 » by **Dadouv47** » Sun Apr 9, 2023 9:06 pm

Read on Twitter

now I want him gone

Devilanche · Post #1513 » by **Devilanche** » Sun Apr 9, 2023 9:10 pm

Would love to have Kyle Anderson on this team .

I guess it’s time to sell high on tre Mann ?

Balkman32 · Post #1514 » by **Balkman32** » Sun Apr 9, 2023 9:13 pm

Balkman32 wrote:Got to love Rudy throwing a punch. Wonder if he is suspended for the playoff game.

& Jaden McDaniels punched a wall, and he is out now…

Post #1515 » by **Dadouv47** » Sun Apr 9, 2023 9:15 pm

Devilanche wrote:Would love to have Kyle Anderson on this team .

I guess it’s time to sell high on tre Mann ?

I doubt his value is higher now because of a useless game

Post #1516 » by **Dadouv47** » Sun Apr 9, 2023 9:17 pm

Balkman32 wrote:
Balkman32 wrote:Got to love Rudy throwing a punch. Wonder if he is suspended for the playoff game.

& Jaden McDaniels punched a wall, and he is out now…

a nice comedy but they are playing better without Gobert

Xatticus · Post #1517 » by **Xatticus** » Sun Apr 9, 2023 9:24 pm

Dadouv47 wrote:

Read on Twitter

Gobert trade was awful from day one but this is...

The trade isn't really the disaster, but rather the utilization. Every player's statistics have to be interpreted within their role. Gobert's on/off stuff has been dominant over the last six years, but this is a new situation with a new supporting cast. I believe Gobert can still be the player he was, but Minnesota has to understand how to utilize him and I don't have the expectation that they will. Edwards, Towns, and the rest of that roster aren't going to accommodate his particular strengths.

I certainly hope he misses the play-in game. He can still kill us on the glass.

jake_swivel · Post #1518 » by **jake_swivel** » Sun Apr 9, 2023 9:27 pm

It’s a really frustrating experience as a fan having players on your team that you dislike as a person. OKC is a fun team full of likable guys. It’s going to be a fun stretch, y’all.

Post #1519 » by **Dadouv47** » Sun Apr 9, 2023 9:39 pm

jake_swivel wrote:It’s a really frustrating experience as a fan having players on your team that you dislike as a person. OKC is a fun team full of likable guys. It’s going to be a fun stretch, y’all.

pretty much this. Bazley was the only guy I didn't like. Can complain about Dort and Mann from a basketball perspective but they are great guys.

Post #1520 » by **Dadouv47** » Sun Apr 9, 2023 9:41 pm

We played a bunch of tanking teams but 40 wins is still impressive.