OKC Thunder Sunday Social: Putting a bow on the preseason
By Alex Mcewen
The end of a bitter era
From now, until the end of the NBA season, the league will provide plenty of social content each week. This week the top highlights were, the Knicks cutting ties with Joakim Noah, The Thunder hosting an all-female fit clinic, more Steven Adams eating stories, a possible logo leak, and much more.
The end of the Joakim Noah Era in New York
Update: Sources with @IanBegley: Knicks will waive Joakim Noah today. https://t.co/5989RN1GUW
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 13, 2018
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo4to2HgKOp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Thunder host girls only fit clinic
Through the Thunder Cares Foundation, the OKC Thunder host numerous community events around the state all year-long. On October 13, the Thunder held their first all-girls fit clinic.
It’s #HerTimeToPlay.@ThunderCares teams up with @homelandstores to put on the first all-female Thunder Fit Clinic as part of the @jrnba’s programs to promote female athletes and mentors. #ThunderCares // #ThisIsWhyWePlay pic.twitter.com/UYCl39NEAb
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) October 13, 2018
Big news breaks regarding two-way players
NBA altered the "days of service" rule pertaining to players on two way contracts. Travel days will no longer count against the 45 day limit for two way contract players in their time with their respective NBA teams. Travel for G Leaguers going back and forth became problematic.
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) October 12, 2018
Possible alternate logo leak?
What is this logo?? pic.twitter.com/80rj906sQh
— Thunder Film Room (@ThunderFilmRoom) October 11, 2018
Entering the wonderful world of Steven Adams
The image of Steven Adams eating a loaf of bread with a fork and knife is an incredible one https://t.co/QCWTN08rIK
— Madelyn Burke (@MadelynBurke) October 8, 2018
Westbrook shared the video below on his Instagram account the night before the Thunder played in Tulsa. This is the latest example in a lengthy history of epic Adams eating stories. Although this appears to be a lot of food, Adams is a very large human, it seems to be the appropriate amount for someone of his stature.
In case anyone forgot, Steven Adams is still the best. (via @russwest44's IG story) pic.twitter.com/ccX5uwJfxa
— Chris Grenham (@chrisgrenham) October 7, 2018
Josh Huestis sighting and update
The #Spurs have waived Josh Huestis, though he'll likely see time with their G League team.https://t.co/hG0XZPpbJX
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) October 11, 2018
It was a busy week for former Thunder player Josh Huestis, he signed with the Spurs, got released by the Spurs, revealed he suffered a Jones fracture, and he launched a new website.
On his new site, he penned a piece about mental health, which he has spoken openly about in the past.
It is never too much
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo3UVKXhPX2/?utm_source=ig_web_options_share_sheet
Timmy is a savage
https://www.instagram.com/p/BozdYnbgbAC/?utm_source=ig_web_options_share_sheet
Enes Kanter remains undefeated
https://www.instagram.com/p/BozBM9lnkou/?utm_source=ig_web_options_share_sheet
ESPN’s clever wordplay
Russ gives back
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo4jwinA5Qs/?utm_source=ig_web_options_share_sheet
Westbrook and his friend Demetrius “Juice” Deason hosted an event titled ‘Why Not? Fun Night’, at an Oklahoma City Dave and Busters location. The event hosted underprivileged children from local youth programs for a once in a lifetime experience.
Westbrook not only spent the evening with the kids, but he also offered them the opportunity to have fun at the arcade, an opportunity they otherwise would not have encountered. Which, once again proves Westbrook is an MVP on and off the hardwood.