2024-2025 OKC Thunder Games Thread

spearsy23 · Post #1941 » by **spearsy23** » Mon Jun 23, 2025 3:17 am

I know there's not a lot of people left on this board, but I'm glad I came back here to get to share this experience with ya'll.

Post #1942 » by **Dadouv47** » Mon Jun 23, 2025 3:18 am

spearsy23 wrote:Whatever you want to say about his consistency, dub dropped 40 in a finals game and he's an amazing person in addition to his play.

"draft people first" quote from Presti worked. Character is what lead a guy to become a great player, a great teammate and a champion.

Post #1943 » by **Dadouv47** » Mon Jun 23, 2025 3:18 am

We won't let you win in Houston KD.

Post #1944 » by **ThunderBolt** » Mon Jun 23, 2025 3:24 am

Well it doesn’t feel real. It really hasn’t sank in.

spearsy23 · Post #1945 » by **spearsy23** » Mon Jun 23, 2025 3:28 am

Shai's officially the greatest player in team history now?

Post #1946 » by **ThunderBolt** » Mon Jun 23, 2025 3:31 am

spearsy23 wrote:Shai's officially the greatest player in team history now?

That’s been true for a while for me.

Post #1947 » by **Dadouv47** » Mon Jun 23, 2025 3:31 am

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it hurts him so much that he had to bring Hartenstein's son.

Post #1948 » by **Bensational** » Mon Jun 23, 2025 3:33 am

Xatticus wrote:
spearsy23 wrote:
Xatticus wrote:
They had won five of their last six playoff series. A lot of people were underestimating them.

And were one of the 3-4 best teams in the league since 2025 started

A seven-game series is a lot. You get sick of facing each other. There are no surprises left. You know exactly what they are by the time you get done with it and these Pacers teams sent a lot of dudes packing for vacation. This is a very good team.

Yooooo! Came over to say congrats on the championship. Great young team in OKC with a bright future. Hopefully the Magic are facing you guys in the next finals.

Post #1949 » by **ThunderBolt** » Mon Jun 23, 2025 3:33 am

What a gut wrenching loss for Indiana. It could have been us with SGA. The future of your franchise can change any night you step out on the court. That’s one reason this is so special.

Mr Thunder Nick · Post #1950 » by **Mr Thunder Nick** » Mon Jun 23, 2025 3:42 am

Just soooooo happy for the championship. So proud of this great team with superstar SGA in the middle of this beautiful group of guys.

Great work coach Daigneault and the real MVP: SAM PRESTI

Post #1951 » by **Dadouv47** » Mon Jun 23, 2025 3:46 am

I just love every key player on this squad which is probably something I have never felt about any team I root. That's how you know your GM and coach made a very good job.

Post #1952 » by **Dadouv47** » Mon Jun 23, 2025 3:47 am

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Post #1953 » by **Dadouv47** » Mon Jun 23, 2025 3:48 am

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OKC legend

Post #1954 » by **Dadouv47** » Mon Jun 23, 2025 3:49 am

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spearsy23 · Post #1955 » by **spearsy23** » Mon Jun 23, 2025 3:50 am

ThunderBolt wrote:What a gut wrenching loss for Indiana. It could have been us with SGA. The future of your franchise can change any night you step out on the court. That’s one reason this is so special.

You cannot have your stars play with a calf strain after this, it's just too clear what's going to happen.

Post #1956 » by **Dadouv47** » Mon Jun 23, 2025 3:53 am

spearsy23 wrote:
ThunderBolt wrote:What a gut wrenching loss for Indiana. It could have been us with SGA. The future of your franchise can change any night you step out on the court. That’s one reason this is so special.

You cannot have your stars play with a calf strain after this, it's just too clear what's going to happen.

it worked for them in game 6. I still think the next time a guy is in a similar situation he will play (right or wrong).

spearsy23 · Post #1957 » by **spearsy23** » Mon Jun 23, 2025 3:54 am

McConnell apparently had 6 turnovers in the third and we turned it into 16 points. It did not feel like that, it felt like he was just getting to his spot and canning everything

spearsy23 · Post #1958 » by **spearsy23** » Mon Jun 23, 2025 3:55 am

Dadouv47 wrote:
spearsy23 wrote:
ThunderBolt wrote:What a gut wrenching loss for Indiana. It could have been us with SGA. The future of your franchise can change any night you step out on the court. That’s one reason this is so special.

You cannot have your stars play with a calf strain after this, it's just too clear what's going to happen.

it worked for them in game 6. I still think the next time a guy is in a similar situation he will play (right or wrong).

I don't think his play was a big factor in game 6 tbh. But it's not about wins/losses, I think you have to protect that franchise guy from himself as an organization.

spearsy23 · Post #1959 » by **spearsy23** » Mon Jun 23, 2025 4:00 am

ThunderBolt wrote:
spearsy23 wrote:Shai's officially the greatest player in team history now?

That’s been true for a while for me.

It's tough, Russ was here so long and had the hardware and had taken us right to the precipice. I think this makes it impossible to hang on to that though

Post #1960 » by **ThunderBolt** » Mon Jun 23, 2025 4:10 am

Presti getting choked up?