Thunder Basketball Universe

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 pre...

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.

Thunder radio announcer Matt Pinto joins Paris and Nick to recap the Thunder’s seven-game homestead where the team won four of its last five games and held the fifth-best defensive rating in the league during that stretch. The trio also talks about the continued evolution of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

Thunder TV analyst Michael Cage joins Paris and Nick to look back on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's buzzer-beating game winner over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, Dec. 19. The crew also looks back at the total team effort given in the Thunder's last two wins. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

The Thunder started off the month of December with five games on the road before its seven-game homestand. The TBU crew talks about the development and growth during the 11 days away from home and also about what's to come in the coming weeks at home. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

Jalen Williams sits down with the TBU crew to discuss the resiliency and mentality of the team during multiple come-back wins in recent games. J-Dub also talks about his early experiences in the league after winning the Thunder's fifth of the last six Rookie of the Month awards. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

Paris and Nick recap a busy week in the Thunder universe that saw two overtime games and a 20-point comeback win over the Spurs. Also, during Native American Heritage Month, the Oklahoman actors who play Cheese and Daniel in Reservation Dogs dropped by the pod to discuss the show’s treatment of issues within the Native American community. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Wo...

Mike Muscala joins the podcast to relive the eventful road trip from last week that included four road games and a trip to the White House. Musky also talks about the different guys who have stepped up for the Thunder and the leadership of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. And in the spirit of the holiday week, Mike, Paris and Nick take part in a Thanksgiving meal draft. The Thunder Basketball Universe is...

The Thunder faced off against four Eastern Conference teams in the past week. The TBU Crew breaks down the home win over Toronto, the two road wins against New York and Washington, and the battle at Boston. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

Paris and Nick look back on a wild night at Paycom Center, where the Thunder overcame another large deficit in the final minutes to force two overtimes against the Bucks. The TBU crew is also joined by the author of Canyon Dreams: A Basketball Season on the Navajo Nation, Michael Powell, to discuss the meaning and importance of Rez Ball in the Navajo Nation, along with his background that led him...

The Thunder followed up its come-from-behind win at Dallas with one over Orlando, and then nearly pulled out another against Denver. Paris and Nick breakdown those games and take a look at the mid-range efficiency from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Also, Public Information Officer, Oklahoma State Election Board Misha Mohr joins the show to share everything Oklahomans need to know about the upcoming ele...

Paris and Nick recap the last three games for the Thunder where the team topped the Clippers in back-to-back games and then closed regulation on an 18-2 run in Dallas before coming away with a 117-111 overtime win. The TBU crew also shares and debates their favorite Halloween candy. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

Thunder television play-by-play announcer Chris Fisher joins the TBU crew to look back on the Thunder home opener and share their takeaways from the first weekend of games this season. Also, Thunder Director of Guest Relations & Safety, Joy Joslin, stops by for our “In the Know” segment to talk about what her job encompasses and the team-effort that arena staff put in during each game night. T...

Royce Young joins the TBU crew to talk about the excitement of the season opener Wednesday night in Minnesota and the fight shown during the second half of the contest.  And stay tuned for our ‘What to Know’ segment where we are joined by Thunder Senior Manager of Game Presentation & Entertainment, Jason Quintero, to chat about the in-game experience and what it takes to put it all together ev...

With the regular season starting Wednesday in Minnesota, the TBU crew brought in Thunder TV analyst Michael Cage to help recap the preseason and discuss how it has evolved over the years. The trio also will talk about what they’re looking forward to most in the 2022-23 season. And stay tuned at the end for our ‘What to Know’ segment where Paris is joined by Thunder Director of Ticket and Premium S...

Thunder Radio Announcer Matt Pinto joined Paris and Nick to discuss the value of a six-game preseason schedule and the areas of growth they have witnessed over the first five games. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works

Former professional basketball player and coach, Andrew Gaze, joins Paris and Nick to share everything about his special connection with Thunder guard Josh Giddey, the state of Australian basketball with the NBL and Thursday night’s preseason matchup between the Thunder and the Adelaide 36ers. Also, the TBU crew welcomes Thunder Vice President of Broadcasting and Corporate Communications, Dan Maho...

Continuity has played a big role in Thunder Training Camp so far – each player has been a part of at least one summer league or Thunder practice. Royce Young joins Paris and Nick to discuss the competitive and physical practices bred from familiarity on the court. Also, at the start of training camp, Thunder players got to choose two songs as their anthems to add to a playlist played during practi...

Paris Lawson, Nick Gallo, Michael Cage and Chris Fisher hosted Thunder players and Coach Daigneault on set during Media Day 2022 at Paycom Center. Listen in to what the players and head coach had to say about their offseasons, along with the excitement surrounding the upcoming season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

Paris and Nick recap Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti’s media availability from Thursday. The TBU crew also catches up on all the Thunder happenings in the community and welcomes a special guest, Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Natasha Stamper, to discuss her new role with the organization. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

The TBU crew delivers an update on the newly released OKC Blue schedule and info on the upcoming Thunder Fan Fest on Sunday, Sept. 11. Nick and Paris were also on site at Esperanza Elementary where Aaron Wiggins and Lindy Waters III met up with students on the Rolling Thunder Book Bus. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

The TBU crew gives you the latest on Chet Holmgren as the team announced a successful surgery on Tuesday morning. Paris and Nick also break down the 2022 preseason schedule and deliver an update on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Théo Maledon as they play for their respective countries in FIBA action. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

The TBU crew takes an in-depth look at the drive and the rise of Jalen Williams and Ousmane Dieng’s readiness to learn. We also recap the Lu the Beast Camp in Montreal Nord this past weekend. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

To discuss Wednesday's 2022-23 NBA schedule release, the TBU brings in friends of the podcast Michael Cage, 15-year NBA veteran and the Thunder's Bally Sports Oklahoma TV analyst, as well as voice of the Thunder on the Thunder Radio Network, Matt Pinto. Paris and Nick also keep you updated on what Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl have been up to off the floor. The Thund...