PODCAST: Answering the Most Important Thunder Questions

On this episode, the Thunder mailbag is open as the crew answers some of the biggest questions surrounding Oklahoma City ahead of the upcoming season. With the Thunder entering the year as defending champions, there is no shortage of topics to debate, from the top of the roster all the way down to potential weaknesses and breakout candidates.

One of the biggest questions centers on who should be considered Oklahoma City’s second-best player behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. With Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams both playing major roles in the Thunder’s championship core, the guys make the case for each and discuss what could ultimately separate them this season.

The conversation also turns to the biggest potential weakness on the roster. Even for a team coming off a title, there are still areas that could be tested over the course of a long season. The crew looks at where OKC could be vulnerable, which players may need to take another step forward, and what could potentially keep the Thunder from reaching the same level again.

There is also plenty of discussion about the offseason, including what can be taken away from the team’s various meetups and what those moments might say about chemistry heading into the year. From there, the mailbag gets a little less serious with some completely off-the-wall questions mixed into the basketball discussion.

The episode wraps up with Prairie Trivia presented by Prairie Artisan Ales before the guys play Two Truths and a Lie centered on the upcoming Thunder season. Between predictions, roster debates, and some intentionally ridiculous takes, the game provides one final way to look ahead at what could be another massive year in Oklahoma City.