Thunder Basketball Universe

Royce Young joins the pod squad to look ahead to the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday and what the Thunder is looking for in its prospects. Nick Gallo also reflects on last year’s draft where the Thunder selected Josh Giddey with the No. 6 pick. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

Executive Director of Thunder Fellows, Cedric Ikpo, joins the TBU crew to share his feelings on the first year of the Thunder Fellows program, being a producer of the “Seeds of Greenwood” film and the students’ response the program’s inaugural year. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

Thunder Vice President, Broadcasting & Corporate Communications Dan Mahoney, joins the show to preview the latest OKCThunder Films production, “Seeds of Greenwood,” which debuts Friday, June 10 at Scissortail Park. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

The TBU crew talks with Claude Johnson, author the “The Black Fives: The Epic Story of Basketball’s Forgotten Era,” about the importance of bringing the early history of basketball to life via the game’s trailblazing players, teams and impresarios in his newly released book. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Coop Ale Works.

Paris and Nick highlight the maturity and mental toughness shown by the young Thunder throughout the season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

The TBU crew is joined by Thunder broadcaster and NBA veteran Michael Cage for reaction to the Thunder getting the second and twelfth pick in the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery. Paris and Nick also get Cage’s perspective on the Lottery and draft process as a former player. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

The TBU crew breaks down the team’s offensive development and reaching a flow state, particularly during a six-minute stretch of “less patterns, more rhythm” earlier in the season at Dallas. Paris and Nick also put some perspective on their favorite individual and team growths. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

The TBU crew takes a deep dive into the Thunder's defense – breaking down both the seen and unseen elements that made it a bright spot all season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

The TBU crew reacts to the main themes of Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti’s press conference earlier this week where he laid out his thoughts on this season, what’s ahead for the team this offseason and the organization’s connection to the community. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

Royce Young joins the TBU crew in studio to reflect back on the 2021-22 Thunder season, recap end-of-season interviews and discuss some of their favorite moments of individual growth on the court. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.