The Chicago Bulls have ruined the NBA for me. I can’t remember the last time I sat down and watched a full game and enjoyed it because even when the Bulls win, I know they’ll lose the next three so I never get my hopes up or get excited for basketball. Our owner is trash and is okay with mediocrity as long as fans are filling the seats.
To really get into NBA basketball again in the meantime, I chose to join the Thunder bandwagon because while they haven’t reached the peak yet, they are set up extremely well for the future with a boat load of draft capital, exciting young guys in Chet, Jalen Williams, Giddey, and one of my favorite players league wide and a bonafide superstar (imo) in Shai. What else do I need to know about the Thunder? Not too familiar with the role players, rotations, coaches, GM and such, but I’m finally excited to watch and root for a young up and coming team where I can have hope versus rooting for the rudderless Bulls. Excited to join the wagon; let me know about anything I need to know, good beat writers to follow and answers on the items above.
If you want a rundown of the Thunder history I did this write up for another new fan.
Now that you’re one of us…there are a lot of good OKC podcasts that I’d suggest. I mainly watch The Uncontested, they’re doing a livestream after the Bulls game tonight. I also like Down To Dunk but I mainly catch the recorded podcast and not their livestreams. Rylan Style’s is a good follow on Twitter and he does the Locked On Thunder Podcast.
Welcome man, just don’t propose any terrible trades or give up on any of the promising young players if they have a couple of bad games in a row.
JWill (Jaylin) and Isaiah were high school teammates in Arkansas. JWill is an expert charge taker.
JDub (Jalen) was runner-up for RotY last year. Best adjusted guy. Always playful and enjoying life, but stood up for his teammate last year on social media… which is hella dope.
Isaiah was waived by the 76ers at the beginning of last season. OKC quickly snatched him up. And his been an excellent 3-point shooter plus an overall good contributor.
Bertans is new to us, but he is an instant offense from 3. We hardly play him.
Micic is a multiple time euro-league mvp and champ. Technically he is a rookie this year.
Waters is an OKC local who played high school ball with Tre Young. End of the bench guy, but can warm up from deep.
Poku was someone we had hopes that might have developed into poor man’s Chet minus the shooting (tall, can handle, pass) but after some good flashes last year… he has been derailed with injuries. And his time with us may be coming to an end.
Tre Mann is a really talented player. Has an AMAZING step back, but unfortunately is inconsistent. He probably needs a lot more burn than OKC can provide.
Poku and Tre are hot topics within the fanbase.
Poku will be with us for 15 years. Do not spread that slander. I will not tolerate it.
SGA has a lot of similarities to MJ, so if you’re an OG Bulls fan you’ll likely love his play style.
Welcome aboard! THUNDER UP!
One addition to the comments here: as a new Thunder fan you should know that Russell Westbrook is the godfather of OKC basketball. No hating on Russ! 😁
Great selection. Good time to get in before we become the new warriors as far as bandwagon fans go.
Down to Dunk is your new favorite podcast. Westbrook has been and always will be the GOAT. I think someone already said fuck KD but just in case…. Fuck KD. Poku is on his way out but hes our darling child(at least some of us). DORT.
Hard to believe you dont know Sam “The Swindler”™️ Presti but hes our GM, we probably have one of your(former teams) picks somewhere in this bag. Mark Diagonal(Daigneault) is our Coach. He finished Second in coach of the year race last year. From what i can tell we are one of the more chill and respectable fanbases out there so move accordingly.
Welcome aboard!
That really sucks to have that happen to your team. I can’t imagine what that feels like to lose hope in the future of your team. Even though we sucked during the rebuild, at least it was still a fun team. Welcome.
Couple of good informative YouTube videos for a new fan-
Pistons fan all my life (42 years) but follow OKC because their GM Sam Presti is a genius. The best part of joining this group is that Chicago is in the East. You can still root for both and it’s unlikely they ever see each other in the NBA Finals, same with the Pistons.
Welcome brother. Thunder beating the shit out of the Bulls leading a Bulls fan to become their fan is hilarious to me 😭
Down to Dunk, The Uncontested, Topic Thunder
Tune into the podcasts they’re dope… btw we all love Kenrich
Thunder The Fuck Up!!! 🌩🌩🌩
Welcome, my good friend. We have shirts and jerseys to your left, we have the meme stash right next to the food stalls on your right, we also have an alter to Thunder greats such as Semaj Christon, Sebastian Telfair, Kyle Singler, and P.J. Carlesimo, those alters are located in the men’s bathroom just down the hall.
Just a few ground rules before you get started.
- Russell Westbrook, we do not tolerate slander for our king here.
- If Sam Presti walks down the hall right next to you, all fans are expected to bow.
- The James Harden trade was not as bad as we thought it was.
- We do not like snakes.
- Steven Adams is love, Funaki is life.
- If you have an eighth grader, he is to be submitted to the Presti stockyard.
Welcome aboard the bandwagon, we know you’ll have fun here. But first, a test to gain my eternal friendship:
What do you think of Billy Donovan?
And may I add… “Fuck Pat Beverley”
*Bulls fan looks at upcoming schedule
”Definitely losing again, against OKC this time, I’ll just root for them instead…” 🤪
