You watch Grant Long offer his analysis on Thunder game broadcasts on FOX Sports Oklahoma, and you probably know that he played 15 seasons in the NBA. While in Houston, we ran into Grant’s college coach at Eastern Michigan University, Ben Bauer. We talked to Coach Bauer and learned more about Grant’s playing days at EMU.
Bauer is now head coach at Rice University.
-Dan Mahoney
Game 4, Thunder vs Heat in the NBA Finals is tonight, 8 p.m. on ABC and Thunder Radio. Thunder cameras were there at today’s gameday shootaround. Here’s a sample. You can find complete coverage all day from Brian Davis, Grant Long, Matt Pinto, Kelly Crull and Nick Gallo at THUNDER.NBA.COM
-Dan Mahoney
Official Thunder Shop gear is hot and now there are a couple of new ways to load up and Thunder UP! All Oklahoma MidFirst Bank locations have official Finals shirts for sale in their lobbies. We’re also rolling out the new Mobile ThunderShop which will make stops in communities across the state.
Here is the current schedule for the Mobile ThunderShop. Keep checking here for updates and additions. It’s already rolled through Oklahoma City, Edmond, Stillwater, Alva, Ada, Ardmore, and Enid.
Thursday, June 21 Ada, Norman, Mustang, Yukon
Noon-Ada Chickasaw Nation Travel Stop & Lazer Zone – 14601 CR 3544
4 p.m.-Norman Homeland: 2600 W Robinson
6:30-8:30 p.m. Yukon Louies: 1600 Garth Brooks Boulevard
9 p.m. Mustang Tony’s Island Grill: 305 East State Highway 152
Remember, the Chesapeake Energy Arena ThunderShop is open 9-6 Monday through Saturday and Sunday noon-4 during the Playoffs. And, of course, there is always NBATHUNDERSHOP.COM.
Here are some photos of the Mobile ThunderShop at Eskimo Joes in Stillwater last week.
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-Dan Mahoney
The Thunder Web and Broadcast crews are working hard in Los Angeles. Our website (thunder.nba.com) is loaded with video and web reports as the Thunder prepares for tonight’s Game 3 vs the Lakers. Since the game is only televised by ESPN (TNT on Saturday), Grant Long and Brian Davis join Matt Pinto on the radio (WWLS 98.1 FM). On the web, Kelly Crull is providing strong video updates and Thunder Basketball writer Nick Gallo is doing a great job following the team.
They are all joined by a hard-working, talented group of Thunder production, video and web staff both in LA and OKC. It’s our pleasure to bring the excitement of the Thunder’s journey to you across all platforms (Radio, web, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc etc) And don’t forget the Thunder Live Online postgame show immediately following the game. Stay with our website for full coverage plus TV Companion and Live Chat during the game.
Enjoy!
-Dan Mahoney
The Oklahoma State Fair starts on Thursday, Sept. 15, and (of course) the Thunder will be there. We’re bringing out lots of family fun, from the pop-a-shot to the prize wheel, to our outdoor tent. You’ll even be able to catch some of your favorite Thunder entertainers throughout the Fair.
You can find the Thunder booth in the 14 Flags Plaza, next to the Oklahoma Expo Hall and near the Wichita Fountain. (Take a look on this map – the 14 Flags Plaza is in near the top-center of the map.) Here’s when to stop by to find the Thunder Drummers, the Thunder Girls and Rumble:
Saturday, Sept. 17
2-3 p.m. – Thunder Drummers
3-4 p.m. – Thunder Girls
4-5 p.m. – Rumble the Bison
5-6 p.m. – Thunder Girls
Sunday, Sept. 18
2-3 p.m. – Thunder Drummers
3-5 p.m. – Thunder Girls
5-6 p.m. – Rumble the Bison
Saturday, Sept. 24
2-3 p.m. – Thunder Drummers
3-5 p.m. – Thunder Girls
5-6 p.m. – Rumble the Bison
Sunday, Sept. 25
2-3 p.m. – Thunder Drummers
3-4 p.m. – Thunder Girls
4-5 p.m. – Rumble the Bison
5-6 p.m. – Thunder Girls
The schedule is, of course, subject to change, but keep checking the 411 blog for major updates. And watch for our Thunder broadcasters to stop by the booth, as well – including Grant Long, Kelly Crull and Matt Pinto.
For any info you need about the Oklahoma State Fair, check out their website at okstatefair.com.
- Karina Henderson
Tonight is the 2011 NBA Draft, and for anyone reading this looking for behind-the-scenes insight on what will happen tonight – frankly, I’ve got nothing.
Anything can happen on draft night, and we’ll be watching like the rest of you.
If you’re looking for a place to watch tonight’s draft with other NBA fans, Budweiser will be having a watch party at Toby Keith’s “I Love This Bar & Grill” in Bricktown.
In the meantime, you can take a look at two great pieces on past drafts. On the our website, Thunder broadcaster Grant Long talks about his experience being drafted by the Miami Heat in 1988. And the Oklahoman yesterday went down the list of Thunder players, discussing how each one came to the team and what picks the Thunder has made in previous years.
The draft will be broadcast on ESPN starting at 6 p.m. (channel 29/HD 720 on Cox in OKC). Our web team will be posting news and updates at THUNDER.NBA.COM as the draft unfolds, so keep an eye on our site throughout the night, as well.
- Karina Henderson
Late night for Thunder broadcast/web crew. Hard work by thunder.nba.com director Ron Matthews, video guys Matthew Wells and Jay Beauchamp and broadcaster Kelly Crull leads to great content on our website. Take a look HERE as Kelly wraps up the Game 3 victory with interviews with Coach Brooks and a multitude of players. Website also has a great 3 Minutes of Thunder highlights package put together by Clinton Corley back at the office in OKC. Watch it HERE. Today, Thunder enjoys Easter together before an afternoon practice at the Pepsi Center. Our crew will be right back at it with full coverage on thunder.nba.com.
Reminder: Monday night’s Game 4 tips just after 9:30p CT. Live in HD on FOX Sports OK.
Stay tuned and Happy Easter!
By the way, Tulsa World reports Tulsans have caught Thunder fever. Here’s that story.
-Dan Mahoney
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