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With the 2023 NBA Draft around the corner, the TBU crew provides a reminder of where the Thunder is drafting and breaks down the organizational process heading into Thursday. Also, Nick catches up with Ousmane Dieng to reflect on his draft night, progress during his rookie season and involvement in the community this past week. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

The star of the latest Thunder Films project "STEPS" and Oklahoma native, Derek Loccident, stops by the studio to talk about the project that premiered over the weekend at the deadCenter Film Festival, along with his experience in the making of the 17-minute piece. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

Thunder Vice President of Broadcasting & Corporate Communications Dan Mahoney stops by to talk about STEPS, the latest Thunder films project that will premiere at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 10 at Scissortail Park in OKC. “STEPS” provides an introspective view of the journey of Derek Loccident, a former University of Central Oklahoma and Westmoore High School football player whose left foot was severed in a train accident in 2018. Also, Paris and Nick provide a quick reminder of the Draft Lottery results as the 2023 NBA Draft nears. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

Royce Young joins Paris and Nick to look back on the two Thunder play-in games as well as the season as a whole, SGA’s rise as a player and the progress shown from the Thunder rookies throughout the year. The TBU crew also reflects on Thunder Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti’s end-of-season press conference from Thursday. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works. 

Thunder play-by-play announcer Chris Fisher joins Paris and Nick to reflect on the regular season after 82 games, recap the play of the reserves in the win against Memphis on Sunday and preview the Thunder’s first play-in game against the New Orleans Pelicans coming up on Wednesday. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

Paris and Nick are joined by TV analyst Michael Cage to talk about the importance of games down the stretch of the regular season as the Thunder continues its path of development while battling for a play-in spot. Also, the TBU crew reflects with Michael, a former player for the San Diego State Aztecs, on his Final Four experience in Houston as he witnessed his alma mater hit a buzzer-beater that sent the school to its first-ever National Championship appearance. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

Royce Young joins Paris and Nick to look back on  the recent road trip out west where the Thunder got wins over the Clippers and Blazers. The TBU crew also discusses the late-game defense from Lu Dort in the win over the Clippers and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl’s ability to stay ready and knock down shots when called upon. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by COOP Ale Works.

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.

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.

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 Works.