Thunder Basketball Universe

Revisit a wild and eventful December plus some things you may have missed the first time around. Paris and Nick describe the moments and games they thought had the biggest impact on the season, which players came into their own, and they give us their signature HORSE shots.

15-year NBA veteran Michael Cage returns to the Universe to share his list of the toughest guys he's ever faced. Plus he shares some honorable mentions and some incredible stories about battling some of the All-Time Legends of NBA history.

In this episode we look back at November, the most pivotal month for this Thunder team as it started to figure out its identity and how to win on the road and in close games. Nick and Paris explain how this team was able to learn and start winning at the same time. Plus we discuss who has mastered the Thunder’s new video game, Thunder Run. And we share what rookie Darius Bazley is doing with his time to make sure he doesn’t get rusty on or off the court.

Play Thunder Run: https://thunder.run/

That's My Quarterback: https://www.nba.com/thunder/feature/thats-my-quarterback

Muscala & Dennis BFFs: https://www.nba.com/thunder/feature/buddy-ball-200123 

Two special guests as Thunder Analyst Michael Cage and Radio Play-by-Play Matt Pinto join Paris and Nick to discuss their careers in broadcasting, how the NBA game has changed decade by decade, and advice they'd give to anyone aspiring to work in professional sports.

Hear classic stories from Michael Cage's 15-year NBA career and how he would have to stay up all night after games sometimes. And Matt Pinto talks about how he took song requests at the radio station he worked at in LA.

Paris and Nick jump back to October when the Thunder team was just starting to mesh. They talk about their experience at Media Day, how they could see glimpses into the future of the team during the Blue/White Scrimmage and how starting the season 1-4 wasn’t as bad as the record suggests.

With the NBA on a 30-day hiatus from games and practices, Paris Lawson and Nick Gallo recount the game where it all started. As the Thunder prepared to take on the Jazz for the 4 seed in the West, the game was postponed just seconds from tipping off.

Plus hear from the crew on how they've been spending their time away from the office and which Thunder players are expanding their online presence.

Returning from the East Coast with 3 wins, Paris and Nick talk about the Thunder continuing its dominant play on the road, their chance to leap over the Jazz for the 4 seed with a win at home, and they recap an emotional night in Madison Square Garden as OKC and NYC honor the bond the two cities share through tragedy.

Dennis with the Steal: https://www.nba.com/thunder/features/headsup-200308

Two Cities, One Unbreakable Bond: https://www.nba.com/thunder/features/two-cities-one-unbreakable-bond

Coming to you from the Big Apple as the Thunder prepares for the Knicks, Paris and Nick break down this matchup, recap the Detroit game, and discuss life on the road in the NBA.

Plus The Main Thing, we will Make You Look, and of course, Bless Your Timeline: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Syf4RJlOR/

The entire Thunder organization, including players, coaches, and staff, volunteered at Infant Crisis Services and helped pack diapers, food, and much more for babies and families in need.

https://www.infantcrisis.org/

Paris Lawson and Nick Gallo interview the Executive Director, Miki Farris, plus Paris talks to Steven Adams, Hamidou Diallo, and Mike Muscala while they are working in the warehouse.

Plus, Paris puts Producer Hindy's diaper changing skills to the test with a diaper change race and she surprises her boss, Ron Matthews, with an interview as he's packing boxes.

Make sure to check out the Thunder Cares Cast anywhere you get your podcasts.
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thunder-cares-cast/id1487689345

Bless your timeline: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Hztd9p2Yz/

Thunder Play-by-Play Chris Fisher joins the pod to talk about the team, his mindset and preparation getting ready for games, and why traveling the world is his off-season hobby.

Paris & Nick discuss the Thunder's road success and ask Chris what plays stand out as his favorite in his Thunder career.