There aren’t too many people who have spent more time covering Shai Gilgeous-Alexander than the Oklahoman’s own columnist Joe Mussatto.

Michael and Joe discuss Shai’s early days at Kentucky, his first year in OKC, SGA’s rapid improvement, becoming the face of the franchise for the Thunder, the changing grading scale with the playoffs around the corner, Chet’s historic rookie season and answering the question: The Thunder’s postseason wil be a success if __ happens and more!

Host and producer: Michael Martin (@MichaelOnSports)

Guest: Joe Mussatto (@Joe_Mussatto)

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Timestamps:

Intro (0:10)

What Joe remembers about covering Shai as a freshman at Kentucky: (2:00)

Shai's rapid improvement as a player since his first year in OKC: (6:35)

There is no ceiling for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: (8:55)

What will SGA look like as a number 1 option on a playoff team?: (11:20)

The grading scale is about to change for the Thunder (16:40)

Has Chet exceeded your expectations? Underachieved? (21:31)

How do you think Chet has complimented the rest of the roster? (28:10)

The Thunder's postseason will be a success if ___ happens? (32:47)

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82 games sure do fly by! The Thunder's season is almost coming to a close with 2 games left in the regular season remaining.

OKC looks to be destined for the 3 seed. On today's episode, Michael Martin is joined by Derek Parker of Draft Digest and Inside the Thunder to discuss why the Thunder should and shouldn't want to play against the Pelicans, Suns or Kings in the first round.

They also revisit Derek's pre-draft hit on Cason Wallace, what has impressed him from the rookie this season, if his ceiling has changed at all after seeing a whole season with him and more!

Host and producer: Michael Martin (@MichaelOnSports)

Guest: Derek Parker (@DParkOK)

Timestamps:

Intro (0:10)

Why the Thunder should/shouldn't want to play the Pelicans in the first round: (1:40)

Why the Thunder should/shouldn't want to play the Suns in the first round: (6:45)

Why the Thunder should/shouldn't want to play the Kings in the first round: (17:06)

Derek's pre-draft victory lap on Cason Wallace: (25:50)

Where do the Thunder finish their season and who do they get in the first round? (32:11)

Outro: (35:14)

New episodes of the Let's Talk Thunder podcast release wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube every Tuesday and Friday.

Welcome to the Let's Talk Thunder Podcast!

On the second episode over and the first solo pod, Michael goes through a big win in Charlotte led by Aaron Wiggins, Why it shouldn't be surprising that the Thunder are playing the long game, The Panic Meter and The last 10 years of 3 seeds in the West.

Host and producer: Michael Martin (@MichaelOnSports)

Timestamps:

Intro (0:10)

Wiggins Saves The Thunder In Charlotte: (0:47)

Playing the Long Game: (3:34)

Panic Meter: (11:08)

The Last 10 years of West 3 Seeds: (21:05)

Outro: (31:16)

New episodes of the Let's Talk Thunder podcast release wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube every Tuesday and Friday.