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  1. Laramie

    SBNation - Kevin Durant's injury shows why other NBA contenders should never give up

    Thank you, I stand corrected! I thought Sloan gave management an ultimatum; who's it going to be--Williams or me. ...by the way, Durant didn't hate OKC. He was there for us during times of disaster ($1 million donation for Moore tornado); that meant more to me than winning an NBA...
  2. Laramie

    SBNation - Kevin Durant's injury shows why other NBA contenders should never give up

    It doesn't affect me; because I won't allow it. What people say about me doesn't pay my bills, put food on my table or educate my grandchildren. Not going to feel down when someone who doesn't respect me just to appease them--they mean nothing to me, because they have nothing to offer but...
  3. Laramie

    SBNation - Kevin Durant's injury shows why other NBA contenders should never give up

    They're probably better than you think. You have the best defensive team in the NBA; that will eventually translate when the going gets really tough. Jazz players are better bonded for the long haul; they're in a better position than OKC. SLC has the most intimidating arena in the NBA. Jazz...
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    SBNation - Kevin Durant's injury shows why other NBA contenders should never give up

    It probably doesn't. Concern I have is where do you put the perimeters on 'human behavior.' Nicknames mean nothing--we don't live in a halo society. Have all the respect for the human individual. Spent 30 years in Public School Education (teacher-Adm.,) in OKC; my tolerance for some of the...
  5. Laramie

    SBNation - Kevin Durant's injury shows why other NBA contenders should never give up

    That's what his teammates refer (in fun) to him--Westwolf; KD pinned that name on him. Many NBA personalities have nicknames. The Spurs' Coach Popovich--often referred to as Popobitch by the players who love him--they mean no harm.
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    SBNation - Kevin Durant's injury shows why other NBA contenders should never give up

    b_line you are correct. Injuries suck; unfortunate as they are--fans suffer thru alongside the injured players. Utah has experienced a ton of injuries (off & on) this season. The Jazz has weathered thru the injury storm. Thunder were lucky to pull out a victory last night. The...
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    SBNation - Kevin Durant's injury shows why other NBA contenders should never give up

    Yes, Westwolf. He's a beast in practice. His expectations of his teammates are equally high. My only fear is that Westbrook may not have the patience to stick around for his young teammates to mature. GM Presti made a great move post ASG bringing McDermott & Gibson (former Bulls) on board.
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    SBNation - Kevin Durant's injury shows why other NBA contenders should never give up

    Many Thunder fans didn't like KD's method in which he exited OKC. His LeBron James' dramatics was an early indication that he wasn't sticking with the Thunder. Durant has never possessed true leadership qualities like Westbrook; Russell let Durant think he was the man. Kevin wanted to lead...
  9. Laramie

    Utah Jazz (29-17) @ Denver Nuggets (18-25) - 7 PM MT

    Nice comeback. Jazz methodically chipping away as the game slows down--favors the Jazz.
  10. Laramie

    Oklahoma City Thunder (25-19) @ Utah Jazz (29-16) - 7 PM MT

    George Hill is on the Jazz roster for $8 million? He didn't slow down Westbrook; simply made Westwolf mad.
  11. Laramie

    OKC(15-10) @ UTA(15-10) - Gamethread

    That's the way we (OKC viewers) saw it. Salt Lake City has been our NBA mentor model. The original Delta Center (Vivint Smart Home Arena) was the model used with the original Ford Center, now labeled the OKC Chesapeake Energy Arena. Our TV announcers branded it the most intimidating arena...
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    OKC(15-10) @ UTA(15-10) - Gamethread

    Impressive Jazz team with outstanding ball movement; 3 point shooting that opened up the belly of the Thunder defense inside the paint. Gotta give it up to a very well-coordinated Quin Snyder team. Good defense that led to several easy fast break buckets Jazz has managed to have players step...
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    Close Losses

    Battle tested teams wear those scars & win those close games; Durant has been there, he a seasoned veteran. Quin Snyder has crafted the Jazz for some future confrontations with the devas of the west (Warriors, Spurs, Clippers, Thunder). Whoever opens against Utah in the playoffs will...
  14. Laramie

    Any chance the Jazz can win this game at home tonight?

    From the outside looking in: Jazz put on one-hell-of-a performance last night. Our FoxOklahoma TV crew said that the arena was at full capacity (19,911); a friend texted me from SLC and he said the noise level was deafening; there were a number of groups from OKC-Tulsa areas that attended...
  15. Laramie

    Enes Kanter still unsigned

    Status on OKC's Enes the Menace: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2015/07/09/enes-kanter-trail-blazers-thunder/29931389/https://
  16. Laramie

    Fiesta of dellusion... (or Boston Celtics fans want to trade for Favors)

    Just get so tired of these large markets like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago & Boston who think just because of their tradition they can come in and take what they want from the smaller markets like SLC, OKC, Memphis & New Orleans. They can build from the draft like everyone else. They...
  17. Laramie

    Utah Jazz, Great Expectations under Quin Snyder

    Having followed the transition of the Utah Jazz; you guys should start to feel the excitement you once enjoyed during the era of Jerry Sloan in which the arena was packed nightly with 19,911. Quin Snyder was a great hire. He would have been a great fit for the Oklahoma City Thunder; however...
  18. Laramie

    Newsok's Berry Tramel: "Kanter had no defensive mentor with Jazz"

    Oklahoma City Thunder's center/power forward Enes, the Menance just underwent knee surgery. https://www.si.com/nba/2015/04/22/enes-kanter-oklahoma-city-thunder-knee-surgery
  19. Laramie

    Game Thread: OKC Thunder vs Utah Jazz 3/28/15 @ESA 7 PM MT

    Congratulations on your 94-88 victory tonight. Gotta give it up to the Utah Jazz. Impressive play, especially with a lot of second effort. Coach Quinn Snyder has made a difference, you should see some carryover into next season. Glad you guys didn't tank! Good Luck...
  20. Laramie

    Kanter said what?!?!?!

    Utah fans have given Enes the Menace quite a homecoming...
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