OKC Thunder 2022-23 Regular Season Discussion

Devilanche · Post #1461 » by **Devilanche** » Sat Apr 1, 2023 8:52 pm

BlazersBroncos wrote:No clue why Saric isnt playing more. He was productive as hell when given PT. It seems they are prioritizing development over making the playoffs, which I think is silly b/c the guys they are prioritizing are likely not difference makers long term.

Sad part is that he could have helped yesterday .

Xatticus · Post #1462 » by **Xatticus** » Sat Apr 1, 2023 10:32 pm

Big nick wrote:
mr570 wrote:
Dadouv47 wrote:Not his biggest fan but some impressive stuff and would be a perfect fit in OKC.

Read on Twitter

Who do you like more between he and Hawkins from UConn?

Hawkins is a guard and dick is a small forward I am sure Hawkins is a better athlete and shoots well from 3 but dick us a marksman.

I'd take Hendricks over either of them.

Big nick · Post #1463 » by **Big nick** » Sun Apr 2, 2023 1:24 am

I very much like hendricks also.

QPR · Post #1464 » by **QPR** » Mon Apr 3, 2023 2:23 am

It's fun to.guess.which quarter will be the one where 40+ is given up.

The Servant · Post #1465 » by **The Servant** » Tue Apr 4, 2023 1:13 am

Just need to secure the tank and finish behind Dallas this year down the stretch. Rest SGA and let Williams go for broke on roty and tank at same time.

FlyffBluford · Post #1466 » by **FlyffBluford** » Tue Apr 4, 2023 2:13 pm

I’m just a refugee from the Vox WTLC blog. If the Thunder are forced to participate in the 9-10 playin game, I hope it isn’t a total embarrassment against a team that actually knows the value of a true big man.

Post #1467 » by **Dadouv47** » Tue Apr 4, 2023 4:08 pm

FlyffBluford wrote:I’m just a refugee from the Vox WTLC blog. If the Thunder are forced to participate in the 9-10 playin game, I hope it isn’t a total embarrassment against a team that actually knows the value of a true big man.

Welcome!

We will likely play the Wolves so for sure they value big mens...a bit too much when u look at the Gobert trade

Devilanche · Post #1468 » by **Devilanche** » Tue Apr 4, 2023 5:27 pm

Dadouv47 wrote:
FlyffBluford wrote:I’m just a refugee from the Vox WTLC blog. If the Thunder are forced to participate in the 9-10 playin game, I hope it isn’t a total embarrassment against a team that actually knows the value of a true big man.

Welcome!

We will likely play the Wolves so for sure they value big mens...a bit too much when u look at the Gobert trade

If that KAT /Gobert frontline doesn’t dominate against us, there isn’t much hope for that frontline next season .

Xatticus · Post #1469 » by **Xatticus** » Tue Apr 4, 2023 7:40 pm

I'm hoping we miss out. Our chances of reaching the playoffs proper are very low even if we sneak into the 10th slot. The 7th spot probably gives you roughly an 80% chance of getting in whereas the 10th spot probably gives you something in the neighborhood of a 20% chance. I'm glad we've played some meaningful games, but we've learned from those games that this team isn't ready.

I'd like to finish below Dallas and Chicago.

Post #1470 » by **Dadouv47** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 12:08 am

Xatticus wrote:I'm hoping we miss out. Our chances of reaching the playoffs proper are very low even if we sneak into the 10th slot. The 7th spot probably gives you roughly an 80% chance of getting in whereas the 10th spot probably gives you something in the neighborhood of a 20% chance. I'm glad we've played some meaningful games, but we've learned from those games that this team isn't ready.

I'd like to finish below Dallas and Chicago.

me too but I doubt we will lose against the Jazz and Dallas is beyond terrible right now...at this point I'm happy if we finish ahead of Chicago and get the 11th pick (I'm obviously lying, still a 2% shot at Wemby

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Zagor · Post #1471 » by **Zagor** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 8:47 am

Man, this summer team's priority should be trading Dort to anyone who wants him.

FlyffBluford · Post #1472 » by **FlyffBluford** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 10:26 am

Zagor wrote:Man, this summer team's priority should be trading Dort to anyone who wants him.

I couldn’t agree with you more. Up until last year Dort was our main defensive weapon, but now it seems like most of the entire roster is on par with him on defense. And 0-6 from 3? I am not anti-Russ, but it took Russ years to curb his 3’s. I hope we don’t have to watch that process again with Dort.

Mr Thunder Nick · Post #1473 » by **Mr Thunder Nick** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 10:42 am

But Dort has to be concentrated about defense and not takin so many shots offensively.

Post #1474 » by **ThunderBolt** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:15 pm

Jalen doesn't get enough shots, especially last night when it mattered in the fourth.

mr570 · Post #1475 » by **mr570** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 4:32 pm

Zagor wrote:Man, this summer team's priority should be trading Dort to anyone who wants him.

Pretty over him agree.

Post #1476 » by **Dadouv47** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 5:36 pm

Read on Twitter

Post #1477 » by **ThunderBolt** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 5:55 pm

Dadouv47 wrote:

Read on Twitter

On a somewhat but not entirely related note, Jacob Kniffen is my least favorite thunder podcaster.

Born_Ready · Post #1478 » by **Born_Ready** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 7:54 pm

Sorry the pitiful Nets couldn't take care of the Wolves last night. Jacque Vaughn allowed KAT and Gobert to impose their will on 6'7 and 6'8 defenders. Hopefully Daigneault will do a better job finding a way to defend them.

getrichordie · Post #1479 » by **getrichordie** » Thu Apr 6, 2023 7:49 am

Replace Dort with Whitmore. Make it happen, Sam.

Post #1480 » by **Dadouv47** » Thu Apr 6, 2023 11:45 am

from 30%+ to less than 10% of a top 4 pick because of +/- 5 extra wins, it hurts. Team was healthy all season and even injuries were not good for the tank (sorry Poku).

I hope we can be agressive this offseason but from what I heard from Presti in the past, I doubt we will. Hope he changes his mind because of SGA.

Still excited about next season with Chet but we need more help to make another leap.