Marc J. Spears
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1 week ago |
andscape.com | Marc J. Spears
INDIANAPOLIS – As Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander departed for the team bus after the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy stayed out of his reach, the face of the franchise spoke about the mentality he needed in a deciding Game 7 in this memorable 2025 NBA Finals. “One game. Winner takes all. Give it your best shot. Bring your ‘A’ game. I don’t try to complicate it,” Gilgeous-Alexander told Andscape.
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andscape.com | Marc J. Spears
OKLAHOMA CITY – Whether it’s Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, his teammates, a visiting player, a player-turned-media member like Kendrick Perkins or a coach, they all typically pay homage to security guard Marvin Mack, aka Coach Mack, every time they walk by the visiting locker room at Paycom Center. Whether it’s Thunder, New Orleans Hornets, NCAA tournament or BIG3 basketball games, Mack has had a presence outside the visiting locker room at Paycom Center since 2003.
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flipboard.com | Marc J. Spears
4 hours agoEditor’s note: This story is a part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering leadership, personal development and success through the lens of sports. Follow Peak here. The other night, as I tried to fall asleep around midnight, I started to panic. I hadn’t slept the previous night. Or the night before …
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basketball.realgm.com | Marc J. Spears |Brian Windhorst
Anthony Edwards is not actively recruiting Kevin Durant to join him with the Minnesota Timberwolves as the team engages in trade talks with the Phoenix Suns. The Suns may prefer the potential trade package from the Wolves over Durant's preferred destinations, including the Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, and Miami Heat. However, Durant has expressed that he does not want a trade to Minnesota. "Talked to some people close to Anthony Edwards," said Marc J.
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andscape.com | Marc J. Spears
OKLAHOMA CITY – With a booming voice and leadership that late Indiana Pacers star Mel Daniels would be proud of, Pacers center Myles Turner yelled several times to teammates as they walked to the visiting locker room defeated on Monday night. “It’s a series, brother. It’s a series,” Turner belted. Turner and his Pacers lost 120-109 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals.
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