Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti:
"Russell Westbrook is the ultimate competitor.
His internal belief and unbridled fearlessness helped establish the foundation of our organization from day one in 2008 and he elevated the confidence and inspired our community in every year thereafter.
Russell will be as successful in his life after basketball as he was during his career because his qualities and gifts transfer. His impact on our community is still felt today, and he is beloved for his devotion as much as his talent.
He built a Hall of Fame career not by making statements or simply by breaking records, he did it by showing us all the power of asking one simple question: Why Not?”
BREAKING: The Chicago Bulls are trading two-time All-Defensive guard Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder for guard Josh Giddey, sources tell ESPN.
I’ve been hearing about new Chargers Executive Director of Player Performance Ben Herbert by Michigan folks for years.
Yesterday, Jim Harbaugh called him the very best at what he does.
Here’s a glimpse of his approach.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the @okcthunder is the first player in NBA history to ...
- score 30+ points
- dish out 8+ assists
- block 3+ shots
- notch 3+ steals
- shoot 100% from three
- shoot 100% from the line
... all in the same game.
This makes me think of one thing: Seton Hall was 8-0 last season in games where Tyrese Samuel scored in double figures. Can you say X-Factor? A key piece for the Pirates in Year One under Shaheen Holloway.