Oklahoma City Thunder Weekly Roundup, Edition Seven

It’s All-Star Friday! Oklahoma City Thunder basketball may be on a short break, but the OKC Thunder weekly roundup by Heather Koontz doesn’t stop!

Perk at the Peake

During Wednesday night’s game against the New York Knicks, former Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins returned to the Chesapeake Energy Arena. But this time, he wasn’t donning a jersey. Instead, Perkins and his wife watched the victory from the stands, where they received a standing ovation.

Draymond Is Still the Worst

Looking for yet another reason to loathe Draymond Green? Was the kick to Steven Adams not enough? After the Thunder took on the Warriors last Saturday, Green was sported wearing a shirt that I present to you without further commentary:

Alex Abrines Joins All-Stars

OKC shooting guard Alex Abrines was invited to participate in tonight’s Rising Stars Challenge. He joins teammate Domantas Sabonis in New Orleans for the game, which came as a surprise to Abrines. In fact, he had planned a trip to the Bahamas with his fiancee over the 9-day All-Star break. Looks like the beach will have to wait!

Ingrid Williams Honored

It’s been one year since Ingrid Williams, wife of former Thunder assistant coach Monty Williams, was killed in a car accident. Last Friday, Thunder coaches, players, and staff joined the Thunder Cares Foundation and HomeCourt Support to dedicate the Ingrid Williams Memorial Basketball Court. The court is located in a community center in south Oklahoma City, where Ingrid Williams volunteered with Faithworks of the Inner City.

Starry, Starry Nights

It’s All-Star weekend! Know when, who, and what to watch? May I suggest:

• Friday, 7 p.m.: NBA All-Star Celebrity Game (ESPN)
• Friday, 9 p.m.: BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge (TNT)
• Sunday, 8 p.m.: 66th NBA All-Star Game (TNT)

For a full list of events, check out the All-Star schedule.

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More from Thunderous Intentions

• Stealing one player from every Southwest Division team for the OKC Thunder
• Should the OKC Thunder chase after a disgruntled hometown hero?
• 3 OKC Thunder players who can step up in Aleksej Pokusevski’s absence
• Aleksej Pokusevski sidelined approximately 6 weeks with ankle injury
• Damian Lillard does not fit with the OKC Thunder

In case you haven’t noticed, Thunderous Intentions is a gold mine filled with entertaining, enlightening Oklahoma City Thunder content.

There are plenty of articles to read and share, but here’s this week’s highlight: “Thunderous Thoughts: Russell Westbrook is THE Guy”

I’m biased because I’ve always been a Westbrook fan, but Thunderous Intentions writer Jeremy Lambert makes it easy to join the Russ bandwagon.

Mark February 24th on your calendar for Edition 8 of Heather’s Weekly Roundup. Enjoy your weekend!