Branon Hayes

We all knew #TBOW was going to take OU to the next level. We just didn’t know it was going to be him leaving that did it.

In my mind every work week is a best of 5 and I’m just trying to win the series

@stevebullard @LexiSpear @NCAA NCAA knows this is a foregone conclusion so they mailed in their rebuttal. Best to save the attorney fees on sports they still have the power to regulate, like swimming or track and field.

So to sum up the @ncaa case here: OH: I’ve played college football 3 years and I’d like to play 4. NCAA: yeah but you COULD’ve played 4. Meanwhile we’re gonna give this other dude his 7th.

@dartszn15 @MrStats_ @JonnyRoot_ No hoops to jump through. It’s really just paying attention and knowing the rules.

@BranonHayes @MrStats_ @JonnyRoot_ Look at the hoops you have to jump through to justify this crap. This isn’t basketball.

The fact that a player can take 5 steps backwards & it’s not a travel, is another reason why sports fans don’t care for the NBA like they used to.

@dartszn15 @MrStats_ @JonnyRoot_ It’s not a travel. He gathers, with two hands on the ball, then steps back 1 step and then the other foot comes down. Looks really awkward but very legal.

@MrStats_ @JonnyRoot_ He took 4 steps after the gather. If that’s actually legal this game is cooked beyond belief and you’re part of the problem for being okay with it.

Shoutout Cooper Flagg last night! With that Lakers lost they are tied with the Nuggets The Lakers final 4 games: Vs Thunder @ Warriors Vs Suns Vs Jazz The Nuggets final 3 games: Vs Blazers Vs Grizzlies Vs Thunder @ Spurs The Thunder’s final @ Lakers @ Clippers @ Nuggets Vs Suns The ideal scenario is VERY possible We beat the Lakers and Clippers and the 1 seed is locked up with two games we can rest our guys in Lakers lose *at least* 2 to Thunder, Warriors (with Steph back), and Suns Nuggets win against Blazers, the Grizzlies, and Thunder (resting our starters+) This would force the scenario of the Spurs and Nuggets facing off in the 2nd round, while we would likely face off against the winner of the Lakers/Rockets The plan is in place, let’s watch it execute 🫡

Not giving Owen Heinecke an extra year was one thing. A full hour and a Chainsmokers concert between games has me ready to march on Indianapolis on Tuesday. We will not negotiate with terrorists.

@HoodiiMamba Last night was one of the quieter ones. You should hear it when the game is close or if it’s a rival.

OKC Crowd is actually making me scared bro why are they this loud

When I was a kid I hated Michael Jordan. I was a Reggie Miller fan & complained constantly that MJ got unfair whistle & wasn’t that good. Then I grew up and realized MJ was/is the GOAT. Some of the NBA fans/pundits on this app need to grow up. You’re witnessing greatness.

When you’re the champs, you’re gonna get everyone’s best shot.

@AndrewDBailey OKC is a “difficult viewing experience” only to those who truly don’t know ball.

Thunder fans are understandably outraged by their team’s reputation, but it’s hard to imagine the Thunder’s long-term legacy being anything but this. Every time they’re on national TV, this is the discussion. Several opposing coaches have given their version of the rant below. OKC is very good. Probably going to win a second straight title. SGA is probably going to win a second straight MVP. But they are a truly difficult viewing experience.

@Jacobtheclipper @proNbaScout Larry’s mid-range game would kill. Think SGA but a better 3 point shooter

We asked AI what would happen if Larry Bird played in today’s NBA? Accurate results 🤣 (@pronbascout YT)

A classic "NEVERMIND" forced by Chet! Defensive impact is just nuts.

@MiddyMerchant @JoelXLorenzi Ball knower^

@BranonHayes @JoelXLorenzi JWill’s ability to stretch the floor and pull Wemby out of the paint (or shoot over the top if he stays home) while also acting as an elite passing hub once that paint has been vacated has been exceptionally undervalued in these conversations.

Wemby’s second bullet point for his personal MVP campaign: “we almost swept OKC this season, and we dominated them, three times with their real team.”

@MiddyMerchant @JoelXLorenzi He played against JWill one time this year and got destroyed and JWill was +30. Real team…. OK

@JoelXLorenzi The closest they’ve come to playing the “real” OKC was the very first game where JDub was still heavily hampered by his wrist. In every other game JDub was still recovering, OKC had a million injuries, and were in a massive shooting slump and losing to everyone. Also no McCain.

@ShaiMVP25 @PolymarketSport We appreciate the Nebraska fans coming down but this is just not accurate. I’m also a season ticket holder and was at game 7. It was well above 115db

@PolymarketSport I was at game 7 and would beg to differ.

🚨CRAZY: Nebraska fans broke the db record in OKC's arena (where they won game 7 of the Finals): 115 decibles - Nebraska bball fans 112 desibles - OKC Thunder fans 115 db is the loudest recorded crowd at Paycom Center.

@GeorgeStoia “My pisces horoscope was dead on today. Glad to be able to lead by keeping promises to the voters,” Gandesbery wrote. Enough said.

This is never going to end, is it?

@TravisSkol Elk sliders for sure

What’s the singular best food item on Rory McIlroy’s Masters Champions Dinner menu?

That feeling when your O-Line Coach/History teacher wheels this bad boy in…

@TravisSkol Sir, this is X. All we do is criticize.

I’m told Oklahoma knew about this invite when they decided to decline their invite to the NIT. There should be ZERO criticism for declining.

@Soonermoose41 @TJEckertKJRH Definitely this.

@TJEckertKJRH I think it was the 9 losses in a row that had something to do with it.

I’d like to think an entire NCAA Tournament resume doesn’t come down to a single game, BUT… Missouri hitting 2 wild buzzer beaters against Oklahoma in Columbia might end up being the difference between the #Sooners making the field and not.