Oklahoma City Thunder – My Mind on Sports

Leonard goes down, Golden State completes historic comeback

May 15, 2017 Jalenhunter1 Golden State Warriors, Greg Popovich, Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, Kyle Anderson, Lamarcus Aldridge, Manu Ginobili, NBA, NBA Playoffs, NBA Western Conference Finals, Oklahoma City Thunder, Russell Westbrook, San Antonio Spurs, Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr0 comment

After being down by as much as 25 points in the second half, Golden State completes the third largest comeback in NBA history to defeat San Antonio 113-111. Looking a bit rusty from the five day break Golden State had after handling Utah in four games, San Antonio hit the ground running from the start of the game. Behind the play... Read More

NBA

10 things we learned about the Western Conference this regular season

April 14, 2017 Jalenhunter1 Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Recap, NBA Western Conference, New Orleans Pelicans, Nikola Jokic, Oklahoma City Thunder, Rudy Gobert, Russell Westbrook, Sacramento Kings, Stephen Curry0 comment

This regular season has been riddled with a linty of storylines that have driven this years NBA regular season. Here are 10 things we learned about the Western Conference this regular season 10. The NBA is hard! Many people (including myself) felt that the Timberwolves would make a turnaround this season. They had one of the top centers in young... Read More

NBA

There can only be one

April 12, 2017April 12, 2017 Eddie McDonald James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, LeBron James, NBA, NBA MVP, NBA MVP Race, Oklahoma City Thunder, Russell Westbrook0 comment

The NBA regular season is finally coming to a close, so that means we are closer to finding out who will take home this year’s Most Valuable Player award. This season, there are four candidates that could take home the trophy and in no particular order, those candidates are LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. All four... Read More

NBA

Why they will or wont win the MVP Award

March 12, 2017 Jalenhunter1 Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, Isaiah Thomas, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, LeBron James, NBA, NBA MVP, NBA MVP Race, Oklahoma City Thunder, Russell Westbrook, San Antonio Spurs0 comment

This season has been one of the most unique, intriguing season to date. There have been so many performances, both team and individual, that has made this season one to remember. With 20 or so games left in the regular season, there have been five players (Russell Westbrook, James Harden, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, and Isaiah Thomas) that have solidly... Read More

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James Harden: The Enigma of the NBA

January 14, 2017January 14, 2017 Jalenhunter1 Dwight Howard, Houston Rockets, James Harden, Mike D'Antoni, NBA, Oklahoma City Thunder, Steve Nash0 comment

Where did this James Harden come from? We all knew he was good back when he was a super-sub for the Oklahoma City Thunder, but nobody saw this Harden coming. Before we can talk about this year’s James Harden, we have to rewind the clock just three seasons ago when we was carrying his Rockets all the way to the... Read More

NBA Podcasts

No Name Podcast Episode 24: The Return of Eddie

December 1, 2016December 1, 2016 Samar Gaines Houston Rockets, James Harden, Joel Embiid, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, No Name, Oklahoma City Thunder, Philadelphia 76ers, Podcast, Russell Westbrook0 comment

The Podcast is back after a long break due to things outside of my control. I was joined by Eddie McDonald (@KingEdward15) as we spent time going over a number of topics including Westbrook, Harden, Wolves, Embiid and many more. Read More

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Westbrook is treading on legendary grounds

November 30, 2016December 6, 2016 Jalenhunter1 NBA, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oscar Robertson, Russell Westbrook0 comment

In case you did not know, Russell Westbrook is scary good. As the premier superstar of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Westbrook has displayed moments nothing short of insane thus far. Led with a “kill or be killed” mentality, Russell has not only confirmed what everyone knew; but he has shattered the thought that he needs another superstar to be good. At... Read More

NBA Wizards

Wizards look to build off of Phoenix victory

November 23, 2016November 23, 2016 Kelvin Mines Bradley Beal, John Wall, Marcin Gortat, Markieff Morris, NBA, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, Otto Porter Jr., Phoenix Suns, Washington Wizards0 comment

13 games into the season the Wizards find themselves at 4-9, the worst record in the Southeast division. This season is starting off slow for them, they haven’t beaten anybody on the road and at home they’ve split their eight games. Washington needs to improve on the road, there’s been a few games they’ve let teams come back from double... Read More

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Durant, Warriors get their first look at Westbrook

November 3, 2016November 3, 2016 Jalenhunter1 Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant, NBA, Oklahoma City Thunder, Russell Westbrook0 comment

From 1-on-1 interviews to subliminal social media posts, It has not be an easy break-up for Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. When Durant joined the 73-9 Golden State Warriors (after losing to them in the Western Conference), the whole sports world ran to the calendar and circled November 3rd with the reddest marker they could find! Everybody will be front... Read More

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Oklahoma City Thunder Season Preview

October 5, 2016 Jalenhunter1 Kevin Durant, NBA, NBA Season Preview, Oklahoma City Thunder, Russell Westbrook, Serge Ibaka, Steven Adams, Victor Oladipo0 comment

Can someone give the Thunder an ice pack? This off-season beat them up, pretty bad at that! You go from being up 3-1 in the NBA Conference Finals to losing a top-three player in the world in Kevin Durant and defensive big Serge Ibaka. You go from being favorites to winning the title next year to being viewed as a... Read More