What Will CHANGE with the OKC Thunder THIS SEASON?
THUNDER SHAKE-UP: New Season Brings Fresh Strategies and Rising Stars
Oklahoma City Thunder fans, brace for change! The upcoming NBA season promises a transformed team, despite familiar faces. Rylan Stiles breaks down expected improvements in half-court offense and postseason play. Spotlight on Isaiah Joe’s sharpshooting evolution, J Will’s defensive leap, and the “ultimate mystery box” Nikola Topic’s potential impact. Jalen Williams’ offseason development takes center stage, with his improved left-hand skills poised to boost scoring. The return of Chet Holmgren looms large, with predictions of elite defense and 40% three-point shooting reshaping OKC’s game plan. Will these changes propel the Thunder to championship contention? Tune in for insider analysis on how OKC aims to surpass last season’s success.
0:00 Intro: What’s changing for OKC Thunder
5:08 Isaiah Joe and J-Will’s offseason improvements
11:45 Nikola Topić’s potential impact as rookie
16:50 Jalen Williams’ development after wrist injury
22:27 Chet Holmgren’s return and defensive impact
26:30 Lineup versatility and Aaron Wiggins’ role
30:04 Upcoming “Starting Five” season 2 trailer
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Hey Rylan I’m 🤞🏾fingers on Topic ceiling but I honestly feel he will be a trade piece in a year or two. (To get a Caruso like replacement or another ♟️ piece) you hit on all points w/CHET to the tee. It’s like you inside my head and reading my thoughts 😂but all
Jokes aside. That’s what makes me excited about the season ..in the 💈I’m defending this theory bro!! Also “Brooks” ..👀I like him. His defense is gritty w/a motor👀..reminds me of LU, offensive game can come later.
30:02 🗣️YESSS SIRRR👀!!
2PM WE WILL BE THEREEEE
I think Chet takes a pretty noticeable step forward offensively this season and obviously the addition of Topic is going to make an impact and will reduce the minutes of guys like Wallace who has proved to be a real problem offensively in the playoffs (33 total games averaging only 5 pts. shooting 42% overall, 32% on 3s and 65% free throws). OKC's halfcourt offense stagnated in the Denver and Indy series and Topic will make a big difference plus Chet improving will as well.
The Thunder lost Dillion Jones and gained Nikola Topic.
Other than that…I expect all of the younger guys to be better under the Thunder's development program.
Should be OKC business as usual.
glad we’re back in rotation starting sunday cause it’s been scary hours for my cowboys so far 😭