
Thunder Basketball Universe
Insights and observations into all things Thunder Basketball from the people closest to the team.
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287 episodes
Ep. 20 – Taking Care of Business at Home
The Thunder held the Grizzlies to under the century mark in both games to start off its first-round series. Paris and Nick look back on why the defense was able to play so well while the offense was well-rounded and showed its depth.
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Season 6
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Episode 20
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35:37

Ep. 19 – Live from Loud City HQ
The TBU crew records this episode from Loud City HQ at Automobile Alley in downtown OKC, the go-to spot for Thunder fans to get playoffs ready. While there, Paris and Nick look back at some notable numbers from the regular season and get you pr...
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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25:36

Ep. 18 – All About the Hustle
Kenrich Williams joins the TBU crew to talk about Thursday night's win over Memphis, his relationship with his mother, the team's depth and next-man-up mentality, his own journey in the league, having a competitive fire and more.
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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18:46

Ep. 17: Road Sweep Rewind | New Paycom Center Update
We've got a stacked show for you today – the TBU crew breaks down some notable highlights from the Thunder's road trip out east where the team went 3-0. Also, hear from the leaders of the construction team who will bring the new Paycom Center t...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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56:29

Ep. 16 – Welcoming Isaiah Joe to the Pod
Isaiah Joe sits down with Paris and Nick to talk about the recent stretch of games following the All-Star break, Friday night’s win over Portland, the play of Jaylin Williams, taking pride on the defensive end, the upcoming games against Denver...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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20:25

Ep. 15 – A Thunderous Start to February
A lot has happened through the first six games of February: Chet Holmgren returned to the lineup, Aaron Wiggins dropped a career-high 41 points and the team made a Thunder-record 27 threes on Monday. Paris and Nick recap the hot start to the mo...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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34:17

Ep. 14 – Hittin’ the Halfway Mark with Michael Cage
The Thunder just passed the halfway mark of the regular season. Broadcast analyst Michael Cage joins the TBU crew to provide some thoughts on the season while Paris and Nick share some notable numbers from the offensive and defensive end. ...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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35:35

Ep. 13 – Unpacking the Road Trip with Pinto
The Thunder radio voice, Matt Pinto, joins Paris and Nick to discuss the recent four-game road trip where the Thunder displayed resiliency and a business-like attitude while earning three wins on the East Coast. Pinto, who was recently named th...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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25:09

Ep. 12 – J-Will Joins the Show
Jaylin Williams joins the TBU crew to reflect on his return to action, the recent homestand, the play of his teammates, building chemistry on the court and the upcoming road trip.
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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19:11

Ep. 11 – That’s a Wrap on 2024
As we close out year, the TBU crew shares some stats, quotes and more that caught their eye from the first 32 games of the 2024-25 season.
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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42:20

Ep. 10 – Ajay Mitchell Joins Pod
Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell joins the TBU crew to discuss the recent road trip, growing and adjusting to life in the NBA in his first year, the defensive mindset of the team and more.
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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13:50

Ep. 9 – Road Trip Recap
Paris and Nick look back on last week’s road trip where the Thunder put its defense on display, especially in late-game situations, and found ways to score against a variety of schemes. The TBU crew also fills you in the different NBA Cup scena...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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37:32

Ep. 8 – Showing Poise, Versatility to Adversity
During the Thunder’s six-game homestand, the team faced adversity and put its resilience and adaptability on display. Nick and Paris break down how the Thunder has been able to win by doubling down on its strengths and getting energy boosts fro...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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24:45

Ep. 7 – What a Week
Paris and Nick look back on the different ways the Thunder got off to a 7-1 start in its first eight games. The TBU crew will also point out some stats that caught their eye, the disruptive team defense and some individual performances that hav...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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29:25

Ep. 6 – Recapping First Three Games
Paris and Nick share a couple of stats and themes that caught their eyes from the Thunder’s opening games. The TBU crew also tees you up for the next stretch of three games in four nights, including a west coast road trip.
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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31:05

Ep. 5 – Lu Joins the Pod | OKC Arena Architect Hired
Lu Dort stops by the podcast to talk with Paris and Nick about the preseason, team chemistry and defense. Also, he’s designed sports and entertainment facilities around the world, and now he’s bringing his talent to Oklahoma City. Meet David Ma...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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40:10

Ep. 4 – Preseason Chat with Royce
Paris and Nick are joined by Royce Young to breakdown some of their biggest themes and quotes from preseason and training camp.
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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28:09

Ep. 3 – Unpacking First Preseason Game
The Thunder hit the road earlier this week for its first preseason game at San Antonio. Paris and Nick recap the win, tell you what caught their eyes from the game and look ahead to the next two weeks.
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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24:30

Ep. 2 – The Start of Season 17
Paris and Nick recap a fun-filled Thunder Media Day and provide their takeaways from the first Day of Training Camp. The TBU crew also discusses a couple of quotes that stood out to them from Tuesday’s post-practice media session.
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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18:15

Ep. 1 – Setting Up the Season
Paris and Nick kick off season six of the TBU with their reactions to Sam Presti’s preseason media session (his full opening statement is included in this episode) and the excitement ahead as Media Day, Training Camp and preseason games are rig...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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27:10

Ep. 34 – Mark Those Calendars!
The Thunder’s regular season schedule was just released by the NBA. The TBU crew gives a month-by-month breakdown of all the key dates and highlights ahead of the 2024-25 Thunder season.
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Season 5
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Episode 34
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18:45

Ep. 10 – Unscripted: Ousmane Dieng | Keyontae Johnson | Adam Flagler | Olivier Sarr
In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew shares their favorite memories last season of Ousmane, Keyontae, Adam and Olivier and how they helped contribute to the OKC Blue’s 2024 G League Championship.
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10:29

Ep. 9 – Unscripted: Kenrich Williams
In this episode of Unscripted, the TBU crew discusses the blue-collar attitude of Kenny Hustle, his ability to play significant minutes at the 5-spot, contribute efficiently in low-volume minutes his gratitude towards the organization and m...
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20:43
