Thunder Basketball Universe

A living-legend and pioneer, the Thunder celebrates Nancy Lieberman and her many contributions to the game in recognition of Women's History Month. Paris gathers personal stories and memories from Lady Magic, that not only shaped her career, but changed the landscape of the women's game today. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

Paris and Nick recap the recent road wins over the New Orleans and San Antonio where the defense held each opponent to under 100 points in back-to-back nights. The TBU crew also takes a look into the development of Ousmane Dieng and the consistency of Jalen Williams. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

It’s been a busy week for the Thunder as the team just completed its seventh game in 11 days, the latest being a wire-to-wire victory over the Utah Jazz. Paris and Nick break down those games, along with the return of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the lineup. The TBU crew also reflects on a busy week for the Thunder in the community. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

The TBU crew wraps up the three games before the break, including  wins at Portland and home to Houston, before setting up the weekend ahead as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddy and Jalen Williams head to Salt Lake City for the 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

The Thunder stood tall, maintained its identity and pulled away with a 133-130 victory in front of a national audience on Tuesday night. Paris and Nick are joined by Thunder radio announcer Matt Pinto to look back on the historic night in Los Angeles. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

Paris and Nick are joined by TV analyst Michael Cage to discuss the announcement of Josh Giddey and Jalen Williams being selected to the 2023 Rising Stars game on All-Star Weekend. The crew also recaps the recent battle against the Warriors and give their takeaways from the month of January where the Thunder won nine games. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

Paris and Nick welcome Royce Young and look back on the team's most recent road games at Sacramento and Denver. The TBU crew also dives into Royce's latest article for okcthunder.com  "Rare & Relentless" which talks about the process-driven mentality of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

The TBU crew is celebrating the show’s 200th episode over the last four seasons by welcoming the Kenrich Williams to the podcast for an update on the life of Kenny Hustle, the chronicles of the recent road trip, Kenrich’s recent efficiency from deep and the play of  Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Plus, we get an update on a special 1-on-1 battle following practice. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

As the Thunder hits the middle point of the season, television play-by-play announcer Chris Fisher joins Paris and Nick to discuss the recent offensive production and the professional habits that are being built by the youngest team in the NBA. The crew also talks about the blue-collar mentality of Kenrich Williams. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

The Thunder set an OKC record for points in a quarter (48 in the 3rd) and total points scored in its 150-117 win over the Boston Celtics earlier this week. The TBU crew recaps the win and also talks about the play of first-year Thunder player Isaiah Joe. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.