In this clip, JJ talks about the young Oklahoma City Thunder and how they have an opportunity with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams and Josh Giddy to build something bigger than when they had Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden.
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JDub was from the clippers pick at 12. Gave us him and Shai. Also ousmane dieng might Lowkey be something in the future
JJ, i just imagine in my head the bigger, not so bigger, but bigger pixture of it, by simply looking at that starting lineup. SGA Giddey Dort J-Dub Chet. I think they all havent even sniffed their primes obviously, and theyll get marginally better as a group – and im going to disagree with ur point of players available because if somehow Giannis embiid zion or doncic become available, u gotta pull the trigger.
But window is short for them if they perform like all star level then sga, chet, giddy, dort it would be hard to balance them under the cap space
Jj redick is like th only player that gives okc any recognition
I love that roster.. Giddey is somethin special
I think OKc could come flying out the Gates
I expect them as a top 6 seed..They may even hold the no1 spot a for a bit.
PASCAL SIAKAM.
Build it up so he can just trade them all away and then do it again? Lol
Detroit up there too
Chet is the best big man America has to offer rn
This OKC team is Downright scary
i wonder if OKC with all that ammo, at least kicked the Spurs tires about this years 1st ovr pick…
Jj take the filter off
I honestly think you need to break SGA and giddey at some point… i think giddey is a natural point that’s off the ball and not playing his natural game similar to when CP was running point and Shai was off the ball. I think a solid wing like a Jaylen brown/Zach Levine would pair great with Shai!
The Thunder are a likable team and bunch.
Devil’s advocate question. What if OKC traded for Dame? They would still have the most assets remaining in the league. Would Dame refuse to play for OKC w 4 years left on his deal?
If these young players STAY LOYAL and Take pay cuts or less money FOR THE TEAM, Its OVER.
I guarantee you Shai comes back next season with an elite 3 ball
OKC/Houston/Spurs gonna be power houses in 5 years. (I hope)
What’s gonna take the Thunder to the next level is their shooting. If their best players start to shoot better from 3, given how good they are at attcking the rim, it’s over for the NBA for the next 5 seasons
Josh 20, Chet and JDub 21, Cason 19, Ousmane 20, Poku 21, Lu 23 and Shai 24. What are the odds they take big steps. And perhaps a high lottery pick from Houston next year. Take a hard look at Donovan Clinganfrom U Conn. Special.
I’d go opposite and win now. Trade Chet because he won’t hold up long term and a punch of picks for Jimmy and Bam. Shai and Giddey would fit those two very well.
I still got the magic over them tbh
My take is Chet’s legs weren’t fully strong yet. He will be an elite shooter.
Giddey is nuts.
Is that concealer?
Thunder won't be able to get a title without a solid vet like Dame or KD type player
Spurs gonna pass them boys up.
Good job Reddick.
Your nickname down under is Lipstick.
Keep it up & shooting Lipstick
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I would trade some of those picks for Zion, if you can get him healthy he’d be a great fit but if not you got rid of picks you didn’t need anyway
Thunder are making the playoffs this year. Mark my words.
OKC is becoming every hoops head’s favorite storyline this year. There is nothing more fun than watching a team build through the draft! I think Cason is going to be really good. He can play D and off the ball on offense. I doubted Giddey and man I was so wrong 😂. You got 3 guys that can handle and attack in Shai, Giddey, and Williams. Chet can literally just catch and shoot, cut, and get putbacks and average 18-20/game lol
Sam Presti care's more about self preservation than winning and or competing for a championship. P.S. Shai will be moved/or ask out within the next 2/ 1/2 years.
Get The Last Storm guys on and stop pinching their content😊😁🤣
Can’t wait for JJ to have a current thunder guy on the show.
Who’s your top 5 on league pass?
It would be cool to see Nickeil Alexander-Walker reunite with his cousin Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as a complimentary player for the thunder to experiment with
I'm a white guy but I don't trust white guys being consistent stars in the NBA unless their last name is Jokic or Doncic… So for me OKC has only Shae as a reliable star. They have "Harden" in Shae so to speak now but still need Durant and Westbrook so they are at least 2 young stars away from another title run. No offense to Giddey and Chet but most likely their ceiling is role player only. Giddey as a backup point guard on a championship roster and a Chet as Porzingis on a loaded Boston team. Call me when you have 3 young MVP level n players and a defensive big like Ibaka
OKC might be the favorite as soon as NEXT season. Doubt either guy would wany to go their, but they'd also have the assets to get Giannis or Embiied should those guys becone available by the end of next year.
Presti has built a team of young, versatile unique profiles. A lot of good defenders, passers and size with unpredictable ceilings. Excited to see how they develop
Can you have a video where you explain NBA contracts and why they’re so inflated compared to other professional sports leagues? Other than the “there’s only 15 players” argument. There’s no way 1 team player should be paid over $40-45 mil when the cap is $135 Mil. The whole tax floor and hard cap are total BS by the NBA league office to be honest.
I disagree with JJ on this one about. KAT. He could definitely b the final piece 4 yrs to come. Mann, Bertrans, Wiggins, Oladipo, 2 2024 1st rd picks, 2025 first rd pick should b enuff
This is just crazy thinking but if Embid wants out after next year. Why not give up those draft picks and a young piece for him if embid is willing to play their
4-6 seed could win 1 series against a weak team in the next few years. They building nice but they need a superstar on top of what they have already to be actual contenders and health
can't have too many draft picks. OKC use them to move around in the draft and get their guys – like they've done the last few years. Giddey been working with coach england on shooting for a year plus and seen steady 3% improvement. he'll never be a volume guy because that's not OKC's system. they drive, kick to the open man and move the ball to find a good shot, not force feed a player 8-15 threes a game. Chet needs to work on other things in rookie year, not being a volume 3 guy.
When the thunder win a chip I'm like 3-5 years there might be 5+ different future all stars on the roster
Make the Presti interview happen. Would love to hear great answers to great questions!
Giddey is a ginobli type player,it’s up to the coach at this point with okc,they’re just missing some veterans
Excellent defender ? ( deflections and steals) I’m confused , many years harden and Westbrook would lead the league In deflections but they’re called terrible defenders 🤔
Lol okc won’t win a playoffs series for another decade
The Thunder organization is probably in a lot of NBA fans “favorite 5 teams”
How can you not love them? They started from scratch and drafted 3 Hall of Famers. Then, when most organizations would crumble after losing their 3 superstars they literally turned their organization into NBA2K Franchise mode on steroids.