Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
Official Oklahoma City Thunder podcast of the Athletic Podcast Network. Hosted by Andrew Schlecht, Jay Smith, Luke Stephens, Taylor Dickerson, Michele Berra, and Alex Speers, it covers the latest news, analysis, and commentary on the OKC Thunder. Follow the show on Twitter @DownToDunk.
Episodes
Did Presti do it again with Stirtz and Mara?
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss he Thunder's loss to the Hawks and the performance of Bennett Stirtz and Aday Mara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THUNDER BOLD PREDICTIONS
The FriPod crew brings their BOLD PREDICTIONS for the Thunder season + they answer listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mara and Stirz SHINE in first Preseason Game
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Thunder's first preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thunder Training Camp Mailbag
The fine people at r/Thunder have sent me a ton of questions to answer... and we are going to answer as many as we can. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thunder Training Camp Questions
The FriPod answer questions about Thunder Training camp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thunder Media Day Recap
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers break down media day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Presti Speaks, Can they keep this team together? + EXPANSION DRAFT
Alex Speers, Rylan Stiles and Jay Smith discuss Sam Presti's beginning of season press conference and they complete the DTD Expansion Draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NBA Expansion Draft - Eastern Conference
Alex and Michele go through the Eastern Conference teams, selecting players to leave unprotected for the 2nd Down to Dunk Expansion Draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Expansion Draft - Western Conference
Alex and Michele go through the Western Conference teams, selecting players to leave unprotected for the 2nd Down to Dunk Expansion Draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who is the Thunder's best duo?
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers break down different Thunder related categories and discuss where players will fall in those categorical rankings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How good can Ajay Mitchell be?
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers break down different Thunder related categories and discuss where players will fall in those categorical rankings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thunder Role Player Changes
Andrew Schlecht and Michele Berra answer listener questions including questions about the changes for the role players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Will the Thunder be a better offensive team?
The FriPod crew discuss which stats the Thunder could be better at this season, and answer listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who will have the biggest scoring bump?
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers do a predictions draft on points per game, 3 pointers, assists, dunks and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Could Jared McCain Start?
Andrew Schlecht and Michele Berra discuss listener questions including could Jared McCain be the best fit to start? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Clippers are TOAST
The FriPod crew discuss the Clippers catastrophe, answer listener questions, play a new game, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Clippers are in SHAMBLES
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the NBA's ruling on the Kawhi Leonard saga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Best NBA Bets
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss NBA Bets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Improvements for Mara? More Thunder Shot Charts
Andrew Schlecht and Michele Berra break down Aday Mara's recent performance and his potential role PLUS more shot charts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Thunder TV Deal + TRIVIA
The FriPod crew discuss the Thunder's new local TV deal, do some trivia, and answer listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ranking Sam Presti's Draft Picks: 2021-2025
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers rank Sam Presti's draft picks from the 2021 Draft through the 2024 Draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Unbelievable Efficiency
Andrew Schlecht and Michele Berra discuss Shai's efficiency and more NBA News. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is the West Weak?
The FriPod crew discuss the Peyton Watson trade and how the West stacks up now + Listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ranking Sam Presti's Draft Picks: 2015-2020
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers break down Sam Presti's draft picks and put them in tiers from 2015-2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dissecting the Thunder Schedule
Andrew Schlecht and Michele Berra break down the Thunder schedule month by month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Westbrook Retires + Thunder Schedule Drop
The FriPod crew discuss Russell Westbrook's retirement, and the Thunder schedule drop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thunder Opening Night Against Wemby and the Spurs + Twitter Questions
Andrew Schlecht and his sons Asher and Archie discuss the opening week and Christmas Day games + answer listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Jalen Williams Underrated?
Andrew Schlecht and Michele Berra answer listener questions about the upcoming Thunder season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Best Thunder Player of All Time?
The FriPod crew discuss the rest of the r/Thunder grid, answer listener questions and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ranking Sam Presti's Draft Picks | 2007-2014
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss all the draft selections Sam Presti has made and put them in tiers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jared McCain Most Improved Player?
Andrew Schlecht and Michele Berra discuss listener questions, hot takes, and rotations for the Thunder . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
All Time Thunder Grid + Twitter Questions
Andrew Schlecht and Taylor Dickerson discuss the All Time Thunder Grid, and answer listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guessing NBA Over/Unders
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Thunder roster, Spencer Jones' decision, LeBron James to Philly and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Spencer Jones to OKC? + Thunder Depth Chart
Andrew Schlecht and Michele Berra discuss the Spencer Jones signing, Dort, and a Thunder depth chart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Remembering Dort
The FriPod crew discuss Chip Engelland leaving for the Rockets, remembering Dort and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who Starts at the 2? + Summers of Sam 2023
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the offseason of 2023 and all the moves Sam Presti made in that offseason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
LU DORT TRADED TO THE HAWKS EMERGENCY POD
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers break down the Lu Dort to the Hawks trade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thunder Summer Grade
Andrew Schlecht and Michele Berra break down OKC's summer league, trades and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thunder Summer Questions
The FriPod crew discuss your questions from Reddit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can the Thunder draft picks contribute in the Playoffs?
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss Summer League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BIG Thunder Questions: Reddit Mailbag
Andrew Schlecht and his son Asher answer your questions from Reddit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thunder Summer Improvement
The FriPod crew discuss improvements for each Thunder player, answer twitter questions, discuss Summer League and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mara and Stirtz contributors next season?
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss Thunder summer league, the Thunder roster, NBA moves around the league and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thunder Rookies with J. Kyle Mann of the Ringer
Andrew Schlecht and J. Kyle Mann discuss the Thunder rookies, summer league, decisions on Dort and Cason Wallace and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kenrich Williams is BACK + Summer League Preview
The FriPod crew discuss Kenrich Williams re-signing, Dort's status, Summer League Preview and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hartenstein Value, Insane NBA Offseason and Dort Trades
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Will Lu Dort be traded?
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers break down NBA Free Agency, discuss what happens with Lu Dort, and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thunder Offseason and NBA Draft with Bryce Simon
Andrew Schlecht is joined by Bryce Simon of the Game Theory podcast to discuss the Thunder's draft, keeping Lu Dort and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Isaiah Hartenstein STAYS with OKC
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers break down OKC keeping Isaiah Hartenstein Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Isaiah Joe Traded to Detroit + How do Stirtz and Mara fit in OKC?
The FriPod crew break down OKCs first and second round selections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thunder 2026 NBA Draft Reaction! Mara and Stirtz in the first round?
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Thunder selecting Mara and Stirtz in the first round and what it means for the Thunder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wiggins is Gone + NBA Draft is Tomorrow
Andrew Schlecht and Michele Berra break down Aaron Wiggins being traded, the NBA Draft and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thunder Mock Draft
The FriPod crew do a 2026 NBA Mock Draft and then answer some listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Should the Thunder trade up? with Derek Parker
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined by Derek Parker to discuss the NBA Draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How will the Thunder improve this offseason?
Andrew Schlecht and Michele Berra discuss who OKC should take in the draft and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Knicks going for the Double? + Thunder Draft Takes
Andrew Schlecht and Luke Stephens break down the Knicks win over the Spurs in Game 4 and answer twitter questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben Pfeifer on the NBA Draft + Presti's Presser
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss Sam Presti's end of season press conference, and then the guys are joined by Ben Pfeifer to discuss the NBA Draft and who OKC should take at 12 and 17. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sam Presti End of Season Presser
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Trading Isaiah Hartenstein?
Andrew Schlecht and Michele Berra discuss the NBA Draft, NBA Finals, Game 7 of the WCF and if the Thunder would/should trade Isaiah Hartenstein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can Chet Holmgren learn something from Karl Anthony Towns?
The FriPod crew discuss what the Thunder need to do in the offseason to improve and what Chet can learn from KAT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Changes coming for the Thunder?
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the start of the offseason for the Thunder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thunder Exit Interviews
All of the Thunder Exit InterviewsMark Daigneault 00:38Shai Gilgeous Alexander 16:53Chet Holmgren 33:09Jalen Williams 43:31Lu Dort 1:01:15Hartenstein 1:12:12Caruso 1:23:57Kenrich 1:36:45Wiggins 1:48:59Joe 1:59:31Cason 2:05:35JWill 2:13:20Ajay 2:23:44Jared 2:32:31Topic 2:44:00Sorber 2:48:11 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Spurs handle Thunder in Game 6 | Game 7 Awaits
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the really bad game 6. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thunder DOMINATE Game 5 | Take 3-2 lead
Andrew Schlecht, Alex Speers, Luke Stephens and Michele Berra break down the Thunder's game 5 win over the Spurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thunder Spurs Game 5 Preview + Ticket Raffle!
Andrew Schlecht breaks down Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals and completes the raffle for Game 5 tickets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
THUNDER BEAT SPURS IN GAME 3 | THE JARED MCCAIN GAME
Andrew Schlecht, Alex Speers and Luke Stephens break down OKC's win against the Spurs in San Antonio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thunder Even the Series | Are they too physical?
The FriPod crew discuss the Thunder's win against the Spurs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thunder Fall in Game 1 of the WCF to Wemby
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Thunder's loss in Game 1 of the WCF. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thunder vs. Spurs Conference Finals Preview
Andrew Schlecht and Rylan Stiles preview the conference finals between the Thunder and Spurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Ajay Mitchell part of the CORE?
The FriPod crew discuss the Thunder in the Playoffs, playing the Spurs or Wolves, and answer listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who should the Thunder target in the NBA Draft?
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers talk Playoffs, and who OKC should target in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thunder SWEEP the Lakers | Move on to the West Finals
Andrew Schlecht and Luke Stephens break down OKC's win against the Lakers and how they completed the sweep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thunder DESTROY the Lakers in Game 3: Ajay Mitchell is a STAR
Andrew Schlecht and Michele Berra break down Game 3, the draft lottery, and preview Game 4. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thunder Lakers Game 2 Recap
The FriPod crew recaps the Thunder/Lakers Game 2 and answers listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thunder take Game 1 against the Lakers
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Thunder's win against the Lakers in Game 1 in OKC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thunder Lakers Series Preview: 10 Burning Questions
Andrew Schlecht and Michele Berra preview the Thunder Lakers series including 10 burning questions and listener questions.Who guards Shai?Who guards LeBron?How healthy is Austin Reeves?Can Luka or Dub return during the series?Laker turnovers…..How does Ajay Mitchell continue to progress?How do the Lakers shoot from 3?Who steps up offensively among Cason, Joe, Hart, Dort?Can DeAndre Ayton do anythi
Thunder wait on Lakers and Rockets for Round 2
The FriPod crew discuss the Thunder in round 1 and who we would rather play in round 2. Then they answer listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thunder SWEEP Suns: Wait on Rockets/Lakers
Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers break down OKC's win in Game 4, and the rest of the NBA Playoffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shai is the BEST Player in the World
Andrew Schlecht and Michele Berra discuss the Thunder's win over the Suns and taking a 3-0 lead in the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jalen Williams Grade 1 Hamstring Strain
The FriPod crew discuss JDub's hamstring strain, the Suns series and answer listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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