Thunder Basketball Universe

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.

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 scenarios heading into Tuesday night’s game against Utah.

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 from the second unit.

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 have stood out to them.

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. 

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 Manica, the man who will lead the architecture design team for OKC’s new downtown arena.

Paris and Nick are joined by Royce Young to breakdown some of their biggest themes and quotes from preseason and training camp.

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.

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.

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 right around the corner.