OKC Thunder news: Markieff Morris is official and Russell Westbrook’s triple-double season
On today’s compilation, we discuss the newest addition to the OKC Thunder, Russell Westbrook’s future records, and a special podcast guest.
IT IS OFFICIAL! Markieff Morris will flaunt the glorious blue and orange this season.
Oklahoma City makes it official on the signing of Markieff Morris. The four-month investment will cost the Thunder $2.2M in combined salary and luxury tax costs. The forward will earn $573,295 with $427,288 being applied to the salary cap. The Thunder... https://t.co/6IDuHdOyzL
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) February 21, 2019
He’s been with Washington since February of 2016, averaging 12.4 points and .345 from the three over the last four seasons.
His season-high performance came just three games in. He put up 28 points on 60 percent shooting, 6-of-10 from the perimeter. His near 30-point game led Washington to a one-point win over Portland.
Since then, Morris has produced four games scoring 20 points or more. He has scored 10 or more points in 22 of his 34 games played this season, averaging 11.5 points per game.
For a more in depth analysis of Morris’s fit in the OKC rotation, check out Stephen Dolan’s article here.
Russell Westbrook: Mr. Triple-Double.
According to Erik Horne for NewsOK.com, Westbrook will have an opportunity to break another triple-double record this season. He is already the owner of the longest triple-double streak with eleven consecutive.
"Westbrook would need 18 triple-doubles in the final 25 games of the season to match his record from the 2016-17 season. He’s currently at a league-best 24 triple-doubles, 12 more than Denver’s Nikola Jokic.Even if he doesn’t get back to 42, Westbrook will end the season in rarefied air. With two more triple-doubles, he will have two of the top five seasons in NBA history in terms of total triple-doubles."
There are now only three players that make up the Top 5 of season triple-doubles: Wilt Chamberlain, Oscar Robertson, and Russell Westbrook. In 2017 Westbrook beat the record for most triple-doubles in a season, topping Oscar Robertson by one stat-line with 42 trip dubs.
With just three more trip dub performances, Westbrook can occupy the No. 1 spot and the No. 3 spot on the leader’s board. Can we pause and reflect on the fact that THIS GUY is OUR point guard?
We are forever grateful.
Antonio Daniels on Topic: Thunder
On Monday, TI’s Topic: Thunder podcast welcomed a very special guest. OKC Thunder analyst, our beloved pregame and postgame co-host, retired 76er… Antonio Daniels!
Antonio Daniels brings insane energy on social media, at halftime, and during wrap ups of the games on Fox Sports Oklahoma. But on Monday, he streamed his opinions through a different medium.
Topic: Thunder is THRILLED to have @adaniels33 on for a special episode of T:T! We discuss:
— Topic: Thunder Podcast (@OKCTopicThunder) February 19, 2019
⚡️Markieff's fit
⚡️The importance of stability for OKC
⚡️The Anthony Davis saga in NO
⚡️AD on the BEST matchup for GSW!
⚡️Voicemails from YOU
And MUCH more. Enjoy!https://t.co/mBBkZg0F42
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He brought every ounce of his personality as the podcast approached hot questions, got an inside look from a former NBA player, and discussed the future of OKC with Morris in the mix.
Click here to listen to get your Antonio Daniels fix. I know, this 12-day break is giving me withdrawals too. Luckily, only one more day until the OKC Thunder storm the ‘Peake again to host the Utah Jazz on Friday.
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