Thunder Media Day Roundup

<p>The Thunder got the 2016-17 season rolling with Media Day on Friday, and we have you covered with the social media highlights from Thunder reporter Steve McGehee and Dean Blevins.&nbsp;</p>

Saturday, September 24th 2016, 6:54 pm

By: Brett Coppenbarger


News 9 will have top of the line Thunder coverage all season long as OKC gets set to begin the post-Kevin Durant era. The Thunder got the 2016-17 season rolling on Friday with Media Day, and here's some of the highlights from social media as both Thunder reporter Steve McGehee and Dean Blevins made their rounds: 

Related: Three Reasons Thunder Fans Will Love Victor Oladipo
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Ronnie Price said that he met up with some of his Thunder teammates in LA for off-season workouts. #News9Thunder pic.twitter.com/LZ04aR8PgB

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Price said that Russell Westbrook is the most athletic player he's every played against. Said he's gifted but puts in the work #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Price said he hopes to help out Westbrook by taking on a leadership role in the locker room #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Donovan says he always wants to play with pace and would like to push the tempo on offense #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Donovan said it probably was a huge mistake not to offer Oladipo a scholarship when he was coaching at Florida #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Billy Donovan - Victor (Oladipo) may be mad bc playing HS power forward I didn't offer him a scholarship ... @news9 pic.twitter.com/PzoHk7APpz

— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) September 23, 2016

Donovan on Oladipo: "He's continued to develop and evolve as an offensive player." #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Westbrook said the main focus is to win a championship every year #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Individual goals for @russwest44? "Win a championship." @news9 pic.twitter.com/r0oZsGuaVl

— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) September 23, 2016

Westbrook says he think him and Oladipo can be the best defensive backcourt in the league #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Billy and the Vets #News9Thunder pic.twitter.com/bz4YiZTSwD

— Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) September 23, 2016

Westbrook said the recent protests really hit home for him #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Westbrook says that he still hasn't talked to Kevin Durant #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

I haven't talked w him (KD) @news9 pic.twitter.com/17AxyNfxle

— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) September 23, 2016

Safe to say that Russ & KD had business relationship. KD didn't speak w RW b4 or after leaving. Still hasn't. @news9 pic.twitter.com/umbpRs7cw3

— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) September 23, 2016

Morrow said he was shocked initially when he found out KD was leaving, but said he's ready to move forward #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Morrow says he hopes his role expands on the team. Said he wants to continue to be a better leader. #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Morrow said Oladipo is very excited to be in OKC, reminds him of himself when he joined the team a couple of years ago #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Morrow said he wants to be available to both Russ and Oladipo by being open and ready to shoot #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Joffrey said he sees himself shooting more 3-pointers with the Thunder since he'll be playing power forward #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

No. 77 Joffrey Lauvergne, 6-11 Frenchman, says he sees himself shooting more 3s w #Thunder than Denver. @news9 pic.twitter.com/f4uiL3HAoe

— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) September 23, 2016

Joffrey says he wants to be a starter #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Erasan Ilyasova #News9Thunder pic.twitter.com/xjNWrcFmqY

— Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) September 23, 2016

Ersan says he's fine starting or coming off the bench. Wants to do the best thing for the team. #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Ersan says he's known fellow Turkish native Enes Kanter for a long time. Hopes to be on the same page as him on the floor #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Huestis says he's been working hard this offseason to become a player who can contribute everyday #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Josh Huestis #News9Thunder pic.twitter.com/rOBWM2Gknv

— Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) September 23, 2016

Huestis says that defense is his staple, and that he's been working on his shot to become a more consistent shooter #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Collison says it's a different feel with a lot of new faces. Said it's still a talented team #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

The Veteran #News9Thunder pic.twitter.com/1Xwr5nqUzd

— Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) September 23, 2016

Collison says the team can't rely on Westbrook to make every play or every shot. #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Collison says Steven Adams is feeling more comfortable on the court recognizing things on defense #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Collison says he's unsure if this will be his last season. #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Collison said he'll miss having KD around. "Playing with Kevin was great for all of us." #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Collison said he hasn't talked to KD much since he made the decision to leave. #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

We were hurt but we moved forward. Nick talked w everyone after it (KD left). Looking forward. @news9

— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) September 23, 2016

Collison says that rookie Domantas Sabonis has a great feel of how to play the game. Plans to help him out #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Collison says he supports people protesting in their own way #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Adams says he'll keep the same mindset that he had last year as far as his role on the team #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Stache Brothers #News9Thunder pic.twitter.com/jEc4M6LyAM

— Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) September 23, 2016

Steven Adams talking about Perk comparison. pic.twitter.com/GFr0ZrMVnr

— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) September 23, 2016

Adams says the new players on the team are "cool" off the court too #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Adams said he's not thinking about a contract extension at all #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Now it's time for the second Stache Bro. Enes Kanter's turn at the podium #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Kanter says it's so nice knowing he has another family in OKC. Says it's not about making money, says the city has gave him a lot #News9

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Kanter says he's more comfortable on the court defensively. #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Kanter says that Westbrook was the team leader last year too #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Whoa! Kanter says Russ was "our leader last year" ... Clearly making the point that KD was not that leader. @news9 pic.twitter.com/jsm3kcU9HH

— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) September 23, 2016

Kanter says the focus should be on winning, not on whether he's going to start or come off the bench #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Says Oklahomans wrote & told him they had a bed if he needed place to stay w home unrest. @news9 pic.twitter.com/YJDsXRZTCZ

— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) September 23, 2016

Andre wants the group to continue to grow as players and carry on the Thunder values #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Thumbs Up! #News9Thunder pic.twitter.com/v6rBjPwic6

— Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) September 23, 2016

Andre Roberson on what changes he expect on O--move ball more, run & gun, allow others to fill larger role. @news9 pic.twitter.com/kx4sfaFEmp

— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) September 23, 2016

Andre says he worked on his jump shot, dribbling and reading the game in the offseason #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Andre said all the positions on the court are going to be interchangeable. Said he wants to continue to guard the best player #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Oladipo said his biggest expectation is to win. Says he's got a great opportunity to do that with the Thunder #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Victor is a hit with the mic, interviewing Alex Abrines #News9Thunder pic.twitter.com/cd4rfT5WLa

— Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) September 23, 2016

Very impressed w first interview w Victor Oladipo. Says learned work ethic from pHd dad working 3 jobs, mom 2 @news9 pic.twitter.com/zjGY5JolMm

— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) September 23, 2016

Victor Oladipo says he's excited to play for Billy Donovan. Says he would run through a brick wall for him #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Can't wait to see him play with Russ #News9Thunder pic.twitter.com/Qu7inJrHvZ

— Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) September 23, 2016

Oladipo says he thought about what it'd be like to play for the Thunder a year ago #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Oladipo says there was a lot of trash talking when he was working out with Russ this past summer #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Oladipo definitely agrees him and Westbrook can be the best defensive backcourt in the league. #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Singler says he's constantly trying to think of ways to make this team better every day #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Singler says he used a float tank over the offseason for meditation #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

New-look Kyle Singler changed his approach to training. Over-stressed last yr & float-tank/meditation helps @news9 pic.twitter.com/Rr8VdipZNG

— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) September 23, 2016

Singler said there were moments last season where he felt overwhelmed #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Payne said his foot is feeling pretty good after offseason surgery #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Payne said he put on 10 pounds this summer. #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Cam Payne says he's gotten a little chubby but has gained 10 pounds of needed muscle. Loves Oladipo addition. @news9 pic.twitter.com/7G8LpmgOYG

— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) September 23, 2016

Mitch McGary at the podium now. Says "I'm sure y'all are excited to talk to me." #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

McGary admits that he messed up. Says he's sober now and isn't afraid to talk about it. #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Mitch McGary opens by saying "bet u guys can't wait to talk w me." Says now sober & is able to talk about it. @news9 pic.twitter.com/hqkwxAwQvc

— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) September 23, 2016

McGary says that he'd love to stay in OKC and play here, but said with new guys here it may be tough to get minutes #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

McGary says he got caught up in the wrong crowds. Admits he can't do that at his age. #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

McGary says he wants to turn his life around, turn the page, and someday be an NBA champion #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Sabonis says he's very excited to be with the Thunder organization #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Promising Rookie - Domantas Sabonis #News9Thunder pic.twitter.com/ZWXgb37pn6

— Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) September 23, 2016

Abrines said it was a tough decision to come over from Barcelona to play for the Thunder #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Abrines says he's going to push himself to the limit this season #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Abrines says he's a really calm guy so he thinks OKC fits perfectly for him. Says it's a lot different than Barcelona #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

Abrines said when he heard fellow rookie Sabonis was playing for Thunder, it helped make up his mind that he wanted to come #News9Thunder

— News 9 Sports (@News9Sport) September 23, 2016

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