OKC Thunder Sunday Social: A peek inside training camp and possible signing hint
By Alex Mcewen
In the first edition of OKC Thunder Sunday Social, TI examines the best social media posts from the first week of training camp and a possible signing hint.
Social media can be one of the most exciting ways to stay connected to the OKC Thunder, or any professional sports team. Whether it’s breaking news, an injury update, or the hottest highlight, odds are high it can be found on a social media feed.
The hashtag ‘NBA Twitter’ has become an online community for hoop heads all around the world, the term has even been embraced by Twitter. The social media giant gave the hashtag it’s very own emoticon, more commonly known as an emoji last season.
The Oklahoma City Thunder were busy last week, the team held Media Day, opened training camp, and there was a potential hint on Jamal Crawford’s free agency status.
Ready for a close-up?
The Thunder shared the above photos of Andre Roberson and Steven Adams on their Instagram account. OKC shared pictures of each player on the roster, the pictures were taken on Media Day and captured by photographer Jeremy Cowart.
A glimpse inside practice
Probably the most I’ve seen from Andre Roberson in post-practice all week. Doesn’t mean he hasn’t been doing more, but jumping off that left leg, taking contact from assistants. pic.twitter.com/auYm7PTVHl
— Erik Horne (@ErikkHorne) September 29, 2018
More Roberson and Schroder working on finishing off spin moves. pic.twitter.com/uCLOX4Cv6c
— Erik Horne (@ErikkHorne) September 29, 2018
Both clips of Roberson are encouraging, yet they display just how distant a return could be for the defensive stopper. Roberson does not look 100 percent, and he seems hesitant with his left leg. Although A-Rob cannot fully participate in training camp, the fact he was working with Dennis Schröder and building chemistry could go a long way once he is cleared to return.
Could Crawford be OKC bound?
This is Westbrook’s friend. Look who he RT’d a couple days ago... 🧐 pic.twitter.com/TjfA8VJAay
— ThunderChets (@ThunderChats) September 28, 2018
On ESPN’s the Jump, Rachel Nichols often plays a game called something or nothing, the above tweet should definitely be classified as something.
Demetrius Deason is one of few people in Westbrook’s documented small inner circle. Deason has hosted a comedy show with Westbrook the past few October’s in Oklahoma City, prior to the NBA season kicking off.
Thunder is currently at 14 guaranteed contracts. Billy Donovan today said "right now we’re going with what we have," when asked if 15th player will be added before regular season. "That would be something that if Sam decided to do that, we’d probably talk about that.”
— Erik Horne (@ErikkHorne) September 26, 2018
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Deason and company also join Westbrook each summer for a guys week in San Diego, California. Therefore, it is plausible Deason could have an inside scoop about J Crossover joining the Thunder. It’s also feasible Deason simply saw Crawford’s tweet, liked the quote and retweeted it.
Taking into account how coy Billy Donovan was when asked about adding a 15th man; until OKC fills the final roster spot or Crawford signs a deal elsewhere, his status is worth monitoring.
Check back next week for the second edition of OKC Thunder Sunday Social, centered around posts about the annual Blue and White scrimmage and highlight posts from the first OKC preseason game.’
Next. Thunder Trivia: uncovering 50 fun, surprising and random facts. dark
Until then, stay with Thunderous Intentions as we will keep you up to date on all things Thunder, both large and small throughout the entirety of the 2018-19 campaign.