Zane Gelphman

Zane Gelphman

Joined: Oct 30, 2025

Zane Gelphman is a sports writer and author. He is a new contributor for Thunderous Intentions. He has spent five years in sports media, working on diverse projects in the online space. Zane has run a baseball blog and currently operates a daily fantasy sports page on X. Before entering the writing field, Zane played baseball at Oklahoma Baptist University and earned multiple professional contracts in MLB Partner Leagues. In 2023, he published his book, "Headcase: The Mental Guide Through Baseball," which is available on Amazon. Zane spends his free time with his wife and son, golfing, attending Thunder games, and watching and researching every sport.

Nov 17, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after a play against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Jan 12, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault looks on from the bench against the Washington Wizards in the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Nov 9, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after a three point basket during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Oklahoma City Thunder v Sacramento Kings

May 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half during game two of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Milwaukee Bucks v Oklahoma City Thunder: Championship - Emirates NBA Cup 2024

Nov 7, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) stands on the court before the start of the game against the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and forward Jaylin Williams (6) react after an officials call after a play against the Washington Wizards during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oklahoma City Thunder v Portland Trail Blazers

New Orleans Pelicans v Oklahoma City Thunder

Dec 11, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts to an official s call during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) is interviewed by media at the end of a double overtime win against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shown on the court against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 28, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives down the court against Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder (17) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault looks on from the bench against the Washington Wizards in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Oklahoma City Thunder v Indiana Pacers