Welcome to OKC Thunder – In the news for Sunday August 20 , featuring topical daily news on your favorite team.
On the final day of the week OKC Thunder in the news looks at what’s turning heads about the squad and players.
Wanda Durant speaks on OKC treatment:
Although the scars are slowly healing they remain for both Thunder Nation. But, in fairness Kevin Durant’s Mom, Wanda also carries wounds from the departure. In particular it was hard for Ms. Durant to witness the vitriol her son endured in his return to OKC. Hey, the fans were upset he left, but she’s Kevin’s Mom so it’s only natural for her to be protective. Certainly those scars have been assuaged following the Golden State Warriors title win and KD’s MVP win from their title run.
Clutch Points writer Bruno Manrique detailed Wanda Durant’s comments about the growth of Kevin both as a person and a player.
"Kevin Durant couldn’t stop the chatter and endless questions about him and his character upon leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder this past offseason. The media scrutiny followed from the offseason to the regular season to even the offseason, where even ultimate victory would be a lose-lose situation for the 2014 MVP and eventual 2017 Finals MVP.His mother Wanda saw everything transpire from the moment he made the switch to play for the Golden State Warriors, finally seeing the fruits of her son’s labor during Thursday’s championship parade on his native Seat Pleasant, Maryland; as he held the Larry O’Brien trophy from his vehicle."
Which OKC Thunder youngsters are poised for leap?
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This offseason has been focused almost entirely on the major additions of Paul George, Patrick Patterson and Ramond Felton. However, we’d be remiss to not look at the players who’ll round out the roster. Specifically, the growth of the youngsters may well be the key to where the OKC Thunder finish the season both in terms of record and the post season.
To that end, my cohort Tony Heim examines the youngsters and who is most likely to make the next jump. Heim earmarks five OKC Thunder youngsters – check out his list and let us know if you agree:
"This isn’t a list comparing players talents. We know – and the players know – where they stand among their teammates. Instead, we’re going to look at the likely candidates to change the fortunes of the Thunder this season, whether that’s an offensive weapon coming off the bench or a starter who can change the game on both ends of the floor."
That wraps up OKC Thunder In the News for August 20. Enjoy the remainder of the weekend and be sure to make OKC Thunder, In the News is part of your daily fix.