Josh

[kang @jaycaspiankang]

This is very simple. People hate the thunder bc they foul on one end and Shai flops on the other. It feels unfair. When both teams get to foul and Shai isn’t rewarded, it now feels fair.

OKC can foul as long as the Spurs can. We accept that.

[Josh @trillybball]

what on earth has been the thought process from the Thunder medical staff

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Oklahoma City Thunder's Jalen Williams has been ruled out for Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.

[kang @jaycaspiankang]

Yes please do the same for game 7. Just let them play.

[Trilly Donovan @trillydonovan]

Fully believe that every kid ranked outside the top 30 should go to a really good mid-major and hoop right away. Not worth chasing a logo to set your career back.

[Josh @trillybball]

absolutely fascinating vibes dichotomy between even-keeled Dusty May and militaristic Mody Maor lol

[Alejandro Zúñiga @ByAZuniga]

Michigan men's basketball is hiring Mody Maor as an assistant coach.

Maor, 40, most recently coached the Nagasaki Velca of the Japanese B.League. He was previously the head coach of the New Zealand Breakers.

STORY: https://t.co/5SR6RZaZ6f

[Josh @trillybball]

no one has been bailed out on more clutch playoff misses than Kobe Bryant

[NBA Replays @NBAReplays_]

Lakers vs Thunder final minutes of Game 6 in 2010

[Witness King James @WITNESSKJ]

Colin on LeBron vs. KD comparisons:

“LeBron is not only better, but the gap is much bigger than people realize… KD is like buying a boat. The first day you have it and the first day you sell it are the two happiest days.” 🤣🤣🤣

(via @colincowherd)

[Josh @trillybball]

@SethDavisHoops he is a genocidal pedophile

[Steven Adams Stats @funakistats]

Steven Adams sharing the technique he uses for helping with self-doubt…

“I write down how I feel… the raw emotions. I stop, re-read it and respond in a different colour. The one with the raw emotion I imagine as a 10 year-old Steven. My response is an adult Steven… it’s like I’m giving advice to a younger Steven”

[Josh @trillybball]

pretty damning

[Turn @CousinTurn]

god damn this is so beautiful. i might frame this and put it on the wall in my house. better yet, this should be preserved in a museum. The Lourve, perhaps, or even the Smithsonian.

a picture really does say 1000 words

[Jonathan Givony @DraftExpress]

NEWS: Georgetown transfer Julius Halaifonua has committed to Oklahoma State, @AgentMoldovan tells DraftExpress.

The 7-foot, 19-year-old center from New Zealand averaged 9.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 20 minutes per game this season, shooting 65% from two.

[Michael Redd @MichaelRedd_]

To address all the messages and comments:

If you're a pre-teen and only good because of advanced physical traits (height or body type, or hops) that often hinders long-term ball development. That's obvious.

If you're good and it's not because of great genetics, there's still a lot of mental traps you need to hurdle, including falling out of love with the grind, vultures coming around and taking you off track, and, honestly, it's easier to chase someone down than it is to be the one being chased.

Now, don't get me wrong, better to be great young than never great! But, this hoop thing is a marathon and, ultimately, the only thing that matters is who is on top going into college, going into the league, and every year in the league. The rest is just stories to tell your kids and grandkids.

Anyway, love reading all your takes, whether they agree or disagree with me. Appreciate these convos!

[Gabby Alfveby @gabbyalfveby]

Saniya Rivers told me during today’s practice that Charlisse Leger-Walker has been leading early on during training camp.

“She's a point guard, but she's a rookie, but she's coming in and leading, telling vets where to go, and that's what we want from her.”

@TheIXSports

[Josh @trillybball]

has there been a proper explanation for this?

[Mike Vigil @protectedpick]

Alex Caruso just told the ref to call a tech on Booker for saving the ball out of bounds and hitting Williams and the ref complied.

[Daman Rangoola @damanr]

Special trio here. Legends

[Ben Bolch @calpostbbolch]

Cori Close on Charlisse Leger-Walker, who was not one of the 15 WNBA draft invitees: "I think she’s going to be the steal of the draft."

[NCAA March Madness @MarchMadnessMBB]

ONE SHINING MOMENT 🙌

#MarchMadness

[Josh @trillybball]

UCONN getting an atrocious whistle. Dan Hurley T incoming