Mark Nilon

Mark Nilon

Joined: Jul 19, 2017

Mark is the Site Expert for Thunderous Intentions and a contributor to Daily Knicks. He previously served as a beat writer for Heavy.com, primarily focusing on the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics, and has been in the sports media industry since 2019. Outside of FanSided, Mark is an actor, model, and screenwriter. In his spare time, he enjoys surfing, reading, writing, and spending time with friends and family.

New Orleans Pelicans v Oklahoma City Thunder

Mind-blowing statistic epitomizes why the Thunder can’t be stopped this postseason

May 13, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrate after a scoring against the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter of game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Despite special night, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shifts credit toward Thunder co-star

May 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after a play against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter during game two of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander answers most polarizing criticisms with MVP-level response

May 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) celebrates with guard Cason Wallace (22) and forward Chet Holmgren (7) after a play against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter during game two of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Thunder officially one blowout away from resetting NBA history after Game 2 win

Denver Nuggets v Oklahoma City Thunder - Game Seven

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops savage take on haters amid uptick in criticisms

Denver Nuggets v Oklahoma City Thunder - Game Seven

2x MVP showers Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with the ultimate praise after MVP win

May 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) looks on against the Golden State Warriors in the first half during game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Anthony Edwards gets brutally honest about Thunder taking away huge part of his game

Minnesota Timberwolves v Oklahoma City Thunder - Game One

Thunder have obvious flaw to exploit in Timberwolves series

May 20, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and forward Chet Holmgren (7) react after a play in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves during game one of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Sam Presti’s boldest bet paid off again — and it stunned the Wolves

Minnesota Timberwolves v Oklahoma City Thunder - Game One

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just officially made a Jokic MVP loyalist switch sides

Minnesota Timberwolves v Oklahoma City Thunder - Game One

It only took one game for Thunder’s secret weapon to change everything

Minnesota Timberwolves v Denver Nuggets

The Timberwolves player who could give Thunder the most trouble is not who you think

Denver Nuggets v Oklahoma City Thunder - Game Seven

NBA slaps Jalen Williams with fiscal punishment ahead of Game 1 of conference finals

Oklahoma City Thunder v Detroit Pistons

Major concerning factor that could hurt Thunder in Western Conference Finals

Denver Nuggets v Oklahoma City Thunder - Game Seven

Nikola Jokic reveals thoughts on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after MVP semifinal showdown

Denver Nuggets v Oklahoma City Thunder - Game Seven

Thunder crush East team's trade dreams with commanding Game 7 win