Eli J. FriedmanEli J. Friedman

Basketball has always been my life. My articles have appeared on ESPN affiliated blog dailythunder.com, FoxSports.com, and now SI.com's Thunder team page. Last year, I was lucky enough to fly down to Miami for Game 5 of the NBA Finals. I live by the the quote,"Do what you love," and I pursue my dream everyday.

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NBA Playoffs 2013: The future is still bright for the OKC Thunder

I couldn’t think of a good hook to this piece, and then Durant just took the words out of my mouth: “Sometimes you’ve got to ride out the storm to get to the sunshine,” Durant said. “We’ve…Read More

NBA Playoffs 2013: What the OKC Thunder need to do to come back vs. the Memphis Grizzlies

It’s weird to think about it with all the expectation and promise the Thunder team had coming into the 2012-2013 season, but as hard as it is to say this: Oklahoma City’s back is against the wall,…Read More

NBA Playoffs Thunder vs. Grizzlies: Breaking down why OKC lost Game 2

Last night, the Thunder heart-breakingly lost Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals 99-93. With the series now being tied up at one, the Thunder will travel to Memphis for a critical Game 3 and…Read More

NBA Playoffs 2013: OKC Thunder looking like title contenders again

24 hours have past since the Game 1, 93-91 victory, and yet….I’m still extremely emotional. Martin’s spurt and production in the second and third quarter. Fisher’s timely threes. Durant’s…Read More

NBA Playoffs 2013: What the OKC Thunder need to do to beat the Houston Rockets

I needed a few hours to let my go of my anger and frustration before writing a piece on what is going on in Oklahoma City. My emotions post-game were just as bad as most Thunder fans: Worried, frustrated,…Read More

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Kevin Durant scores 41 as OKC Thunder take 3-0 lead over Rockets

Phew. Can I breathe now? Wait. Give me a second. Ok. I’m good now. Well, I’ll just give you a run…Read More

NBA Playoffs 2013: Adjustments the OKC Thunder need to make for Game 3

If you haven’t heard about what occurred in Game 2 Wednesday night, I’ll just sum it up for…Read More

OKC Thunder: Top 10 Moments Of The 2012-13 Season

The James Harden blockbuster deal. The can the Thunder still be a contender without number 13? The Durant…Read More

Why the OKC Thunder’s game vs. the San Antonio Spurs is so important

In the game of basketball, confidence is a big difference maker, as it can make or break you. It’s…Read More

OKC Thunder (53-19) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (25-45) Preview

Coming into tonight’s game, the Thunder have won three straight games including wins over the Trailblazers,…Read More

Is It Time To Panic In Oklahoma City?

The word “panic” and the regular season don’t go well together in Oklahoma City. In the NBA, teams…Read More

(Video) Magic Johnson Sits Down With Kevin Durant

Recently, Magic Johnson sat down with Kevin Durant to discuss Durant’s childhood, and patterning his…Read More

Oklahoma City Is Streaking: What Is The Key To Success?

With a few questions lingering around the Thunder organization and fans, questioning why the Thunder weren’t playing…Read More

Do the OKC Thunder want to be the 1-seed in the Western Conference?

With a stretch that includes trips to Denver to face the Nuggets, Los Angeles to play the Clippers,…Read More

Looking Ahead For The Oklahoma City Thunder

After losing three straight, the Oklahoma City Thunder bounced back with a 16-point victory last night…Read More

NBA Trade Rumors: Some possible deals for the OKC Thunder before the deadline

With the trade dedline coming up Thursday at 3 PM EST, NBA fans have been on the ESPN trade machine…Read More

Thunder Blow Out The Suns 127-96 For Third Straight Win

For a few minutes, it seemed like the Thunder would struggle beating a below par Phoenix Suns team.…Read More

Analyzing The Oklahoma City Thunder Road Trip

Oklahoma City has played nine of its last 10 away from Chesapeake Energy Arena, and went 7-3 in that…Read More

Oklahoma City Falls To Lakers 105-96

Well. It definitely hurts to lose a big game, on a big stage, against your rival Los Angeles Lakers.…Read More

The Two Players the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Season Depends On

When you look at the success the Thunder have had over the past two or three years, it is evident that…Read More