This felt like a podcast for me. This man is so knowledgeable in what he does year in and year out. Been watching from the start I can say he truly cares about the success of the franchise. God bless you, Sam Presti😭🫡
1 of 2 of my favorite press conferences of the year. I think a midseason is needed also . Another really great offseason by the PRESTIGOUS 1. Gonna be a great season, THUNDER UP !
@@J-Hue so he adds the big rebounder everyone wanted, the defensive stopper/ 3 pt most teams were targeting to add to their squad while basically keeping the team that went 6 games against the wests eventual championship contender intact. He added 3 prospects in the draft. But he should have done more and not break up the roster that was the number one seed…. ????? He is playing chess , your talking go fish
Everyone's talking about the defense, but the offense this season should get to another level. Sometimes it was 5 on 4, and they had guards or 3s on Chet and the big would sag off the perimeter. Let's see how other nba defenses defend the team this year.
You guys got players who are a better fit, but don't actually produce a ton statistically. They'll have more room to operate, and should be more efficient, but Idk if their offense will jump that much. The defense should definitely be improved.
@@AD-oy8nm They still sold themselves short. Against the best teams, the more flexibility you have and more off nights you can afford from your stars and still wins the better. They should've gotten more back.
@JayElDiplee After this offseason's moves they could be one of those teams. They may need KP to be injured to beat Boston. But I wouldn't be surprised to see them come out of the East. I don't think OKC is that safe out West either, looking at the offseason now. Minnesota looks like they took a step back, but it's a toss up on how big an impact Klay has for Dallas. If things go well for them, their top 4 scoring options could end up being the best out West.
Man ive been so impatient for this season to finally start!! The culture Sam has built in this franchise over the years is wayyy ahead of the league in my opinion. This season and the future couldnt be brighter for this team/organization and its all thanks to the hard work put in by this franchise and its players over the years. P.S Thanks especially to PG for potentially the best Thunder trade OAT🤣🤣
Our teams best opportunity to win a championship or two is in the next five years. I'm all for the Presti mindset, he's done great thus far, but lets not "growth and repair" our way out of a championship. The expectations are higher, as they should be. Yes, we have new players. Yes, growing pains will happen. No problem, but we need to start talking about conference championships being the goal in the next two years, and a championship within the next four.
I love that answer about the Christmas game thing. I wouldn’t even care cause it’s all about embracing the underdog mentality without all that national media pressure imo. Sam is such a wise guy, shoutout to him and this franchise from a Magic fan/Hornets fan #SmallMarketFranchiseFansUnite :)🫶💙🩵🧡
Except, the Thunder were born on third base. It’s literally in their DNA. How can you not say you’re not a third base franchise when you stole a team with generational talent (Durant, Harden) already on the team?
As high as the media is on OKC, I think Sam sold them a bit short this offseason. He had a chance to go get a Mikal Bridges and settled for Caruso over a few picks. This team will still be very reliant on a young core of guys who, some could still struggle. Unless they are looking to swing a big trade for a legit star big man to go next to Chet, idk what they're saving those picks for. At best, with this roster, you'll get a Bridges level impact player out of your best draft pick, but that won't materialize for another year or so. This offseason reminds me of their last go 'round where he drafted exceptionally, but then let tons of star and borderline star talent go and got little in return which capped the team's potential at around 60 wins when they could've had a dynasty level squad.
Lmao you are overthinking it too much. Caruso is an excellent player with Championship experience. Familiarity as well with the organization. Caruso and iHart were the best additions to fill their needs. Too bad Topic wasn’t able to run the 2nd unit with Cason and JayWill, Dillon.
@@808bboarder I'm usually not wrong on these assessments. If you have the chance to make a bigger improvement with little added functional cost and instead settle for less, you sold yourself short which lowers your odds of winning. But, if you'd rather underthink, by all means, do your thing. Laugh now. Cry later,. lol I hope I'm wrong. But, I'm probably not.
Sam is a softy. Don't like how he praises Silver, either. But whatever. Good GM, among the best. Says all the right things to keep favor. Now....let's get that 'chip.
He is not softy, but he is definitely overly optimistic. Trust me, he’s a workaholic; he stays up until 3 a.m. watching players' video clips or research , as mentioned by the international NBA expert whose house Presti stayed in. While being optimistic brings many advantages, however, winning requires a 'get it done' mentality. Does Presti create the environment we need to succeed? Absolutely. However, that success comes at a cost, and it must be paid by the players. We already have the right environment and the talent (Shai), so I hope the breakfast is over.
@@dillatronic4757 I'd add to that, Idk if he's willing to trade the assets necessary to put the team clearly over the top. Like last go 'round when he let mvp and borderline star (for a season or two) players like Harden and Reggie Jackson go for Kevin Martin and Enes Kanter, respectively. Letting a potential star in Giddey go for Caruso when you could've had a younger, bigger, better, more consistent version of the same player who's never been injured or missed a game due to injury in his career in Mikal Bridges for just a few picks extra, could've made the difference in them being a team with a good shot to win a title and a clear title favorite that teams can't really touch out West when healthy. For reference, once GS drafted it's young talent that would be it's core they gave up 3 players and 5 picks for Iguadala, who was absolutely crucial I them winning their first title and a key piece of every title that followed until maybe the last one. The truly dominant dynasty type teams usually have about 2 or 3 stars and then a player or two who can play like a star for stretches or for an entire series or two when needed. As OKC is currently constructed, if any of their big 3 struggle against a specific defense, who's gonna be that guy? They're good enough to win now, but Idk that they're big favorites unless their big 3 (namely JDub and Chet) take a big step forward. Even then, if one of them goes down, who can step in and fill the void?
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I love this franchise and Sam Presti. So excited for another fun season of Thunder basketball! Presti up, Thunder up! 😃😁🧡💙⛈️
Sam sucks can’t wait til he’s gone
This felt like a podcast for me. This man is so knowledgeable in what he does year in and year out. Been watching from the start I can say he truly cares about the success of the franchise. God bless you, Sam Presti😭🫡
Couldn't ask for a better GM. Protect this man at all costs.
He's amazing with draft picks. But he needs to do way better with trading away young talent to get more back in return.
Historically some of the best returns in trade history... @@J-Hue
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Not trying to be funny but wouldn’t someone like Sam make a great president? How do we not have options like that? 😂
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The smartest people are smart enough not to get into politics
So true. He’s pragmatic and a genius
You people are so dumb lolololol
Sam is so awesome man I could listen to him talk forever, his year beginning and ending media talks are amazing
I can't wait for this season to start. I haven't missed it watching a game since 2012 season started and loved it all then. This past season the most.
Can’t wait for the season to start! Thunder up‼️⚡️⚡️⚡️
Absolutely brilliant guy, love how he’s able to relate the game of basketball to the “game of life”
this stuff is pure gold. love listening to him talk
1 of 2 of my favorite press conferences of the year. I think a midseason is needed also . Another really great offseason by the PRESTIGOUS 1. Gonna be a great season, THUNDER UP !
They should've coughed up a few picks and made the moves they needed this offseason instead of now still needing to make more moves.
@@J-Hue so he adds the big rebounder everyone wanted, the defensive stopper/ 3 pt most teams were targeting to add to their squad while basically keeping the team that went 6 games against the wests eventual championship contender intact. He added 3 prospects in the draft. But he should have done more and not break up the roster that was the number one seed…. ????? He is playing chess , your talking go fish
I love this man and I feel safe
🤣🤣 this is real. He's a leader of the highest caliber.
This man has done a fantastic job with limited resources!! 👏🏾
Man so insight and clear
Damn. What he said at 10:12 is very powerful. Apply that to your life.
Presti is a legend. This is a master class in modern day NBA General Management.
Best GM and ownership group in professional sports
OKC!
Everyone's talking about the defense, but the offense this season should get to another level. Sometimes it was 5 on 4, and they had guards or 3s on Chet and the big would sag off the perimeter. Let's see how other nba defenses defend the team this year.
Top 3 unit on both ends.
You guys got players who are a better fit, but don't actually produce a ton statistically. They'll have more room to operate, and should be more efficient, but Idk if their offense will jump that much. The defense should definitely be improved.
@@J-Hue okc had a top 5 offense last year.
@@AD-oy8nm
They still sold themselves short. Against the best teams, the more flexibility you have and more off nights you can afford from your stars and still wins the better. They should've gotten more back.
I'm betting on OKC vs Boston in the finals, Sam Presti's too sharp.
Boston will be tough as usual. Philly and Milwaukee could upend that, though. I'm def pulling for OKC out West.
@@J-Hue don’t sleep on the Knicks
@@JayElDipleeeven more so now.
@JayElDiplee
After this offseason's moves they could be one of those teams. They may need KP to be injured to beat Boston. But I wouldn't be surprised to see them come out of the East.
I don't think OKC is that safe out West either, looking at the offseason now. Minnesota looks like they took a step back, but it's a toss up on how big an impact Klay has for Dallas. If things go well for them, their top 4 scoring options could end up being the best out West.
We just have to be healthy and win the easy games. We lost to a lot of bad teams last year. They must be won.
Man ive been so impatient for this season to finally start!! The culture Sam has built in this franchise over the years is wayyy ahead of the league in my opinion. This season and the future couldnt be brighter for this team/organization and its all thanks to the hard work put in by this franchise and its players over the years.
P.S Thanks especially to PG for potentially the best Thunder trade OAT🤣🤣
Sam presti deserves a memorial in okc when it’s all said and done❤
no doubt he'll get it. Especially if this group wins chips
He needs to build a title winner, first. If he doesn't start getting bigger hauls with his trades, he may have a repeat of the last go around.
Presti is so humble it seems he thinks he’s just a small part of this process!
Goodness, so excited for the season ahead, getting to see everything mr presti is talking about coming through. Pace setting.
We are so privileged to have such an amazing GM
Consistent playoff basketball is back in OKC! Let's see if we can finally have a championship parade in OKC.
The okc thunder will be in the NBA finals and the playoffs and the play in tournament this season 🎉👍💯🤩
We are so back
❤ I love the vision and the message thunder up
Does Sam have a book? I’d love to read it.
Okc super thunder is back just win baby aka robo belle glade fl wow the best general manager in the NBA Sam presti
I love this franchise so much
My man speaks like a philosopher lol Laker fan here. Wish we had a half as smart GM as Presti.
This man will have book and movies made about his career as a GM. He has the opportunity to rewrite history. #SamPrestiFanClub
In Presti we trust.
Our teams best opportunity to win a championship or two is in the next five years. I'm all for the Presti mindset, he's done great thus far, but lets not "growth and repair" our way out of a championship. The expectations are higher, as they should be. Yes, we have new players. Yes, growing pains will happen. No problem, but we need to start talking about conference championships being the goal in the next two years, and a championship within the next four.
Sam Please Be the GM FOREVER
Jwill = joy
2024-25 OKC Thunder 62-20
The best in the business!
I love that answer about the Christmas game thing. I wouldn’t even care cause it’s all about embracing the underdog mentality without all that national media pressure imo. Sam is such a wise guy, shoutout to him and this franchise from a Magic fan/Hornets fan #SmallMarketFranchiseFansUnite :)🫶💙🩵🧡
Let our guys rest….they’ve got bigger fish to fry.
@@mannafestluv right, great point 💯
We're so back!
We believe in you
Build a statue for this man when it's said and done
In Sam Presti, we trust
Every other GM is playing checkers, Sam is Bobby Fisher.
No if and or buts we all in. All we got
I wanna see isiah h., Chet, cason cc , dort line up. Just 1 time
when shia or jdub are not playing a game we might see caso, alex, dor, chet, hart line up
OKC!
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Except, the Thunder were born on third base.
It’s literally in their DNA. How can you not say you’re not a third base franchise when you stole a team with generational talent (Durant,
Harden) already on the team?
You can't steal a team. The city didn't to pay so the team left
@@toke4202
To be fair taxpayer money shouldn't have to go toward NBA stadiums when the city is shutting down schools.
Wasn't stolen + harden was not already on the team + that whole team is long gone so what are you even talking about third base for with this team
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As high as the media is on OKC, I think Sam sold them a bit short this offseason. He had a chance to go get a Mikal Bridges and settled for Caruso over a few picks.
This team will still be very reliant on a young core of guys who, some could still struggle. Unless they are looking to swing a big trade for a legit star big man to go next to Chet, idk what they're saving those picks for. At best, with this roster, you'll get a Bridges level impact player out of your best draft pick, but that won't materialize for another year or so.
This offseason reminds me of their last go 'round where he drafted exceptionally, but then let tons of star and borderline star talent go and got little in return which capped the team's potential at around 60 wins when they could've had a dynasty level squad.
Lmao you are overthinking it too much. Caruso is an excellent player with Championship experience. Familiarity as well with the organization. Caruso and iHart were the best additions to fill their needs. Too bad Topic wasn’t able to run the 2nd unit with Cason and JayWill, Dillon.
@@808bboarder
I'm usually not wrong on these assessments. If you have the chance to make a bigger improvement with little added functional cost and instead settle for less, you sold yourself short which lowers your odds of winning.
But, if you'd rather underthink, by all means, do your thing. Laugh now. Cry later,. lol I hope I'm wrong. But, I'm probably not.
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Dallas did some amazing things mis-season, Presti :)
Sam is a softy. Don't like how he praises Silver, either. But whatever. Good GM, among the best. Says all the right things to keep favor. Now....let's get that 'chip.
He is not softy, but he is definitely overly optimistic. Trust me, he’s a workaholic; he stays up until 3 a.m. watching players' video clips or research , as mentioned by the international NBA expert whose house Presti stayed in. While being optimistic brings many advantages, however, winning requires a 'get it done' mentality. Does Presti create the environment we need to succeed? Absolutely. However, that success comes at a cost, and it must be paid by the players. We already have the right environment and the talent (Shai), so I hope the breakfast is over.
@@dillatronic4757
I'd add to that, Idk if he's willing to trade the assets necessary to put the team clearly over the top.
Like last go 'round when he let mvp and borderline star (for a season or two) players like Harden and Reggie Jackson go for Kevin Martin and Enes Kanter, respectively. Letting a potential star in Giddey go for Caruso when you could've had a younger, bigger, better, more consistent version of the same player who's never been injured or missed a game due to injury in his career in Mikal Bridges for just a few picks extra, could've made the difference in them being a team with a good shot to win a title and a clear title favorite that teams can't really touch out West when healthy.
For reference, once GS drafted it's young talent that would be it's core they gave up 3 players and 5 picks for Iguadala, who was absolutely crucial I them winning their first title and a key piece of every title that followed until maybe the last one. The truly dominant dynasty type teams usually have about 2 or 3 stars and then a player or two who can play like a star for stretches or for an entire series or two when needed. As OKC is currently constructed, if any of their big 3 struggle against a specific defense, who's gonna be that guy? They're good enough to win now, but Idk that they're big favorites unless their big 3 (namely JDub and Chet) take a big step forward. Even then, if one of them goes down, who can step in and fill the void?