The Oklahoma City Thunder held practice on Tuesday as they prepare for the regular-season opener against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, Oct. 25.
In their final practice before the start of the season, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Joe spoke with the media.
Daigneault talked about his theory as to why he thinks that — despite their age — the Thunder have shown signs of maturity and success. Williams talked about his confidence level heading into his second season. Joe talked about the feel of their final practice before the NBA marathon begins.
Let’s recap what Daigneault, Williams and Joe had to say on the eve of their season opener.
Poku at practice pic.twitter.com/pDZMHRTT80
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) October 24, 2023
Mark Daigneault said Kenrich Williams (back spasms) won’t play in either the Bulls or Cavs game
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) October 24, 2023
Mark Daigneault on the Bulls: "A team that's gonna make us pay if we're not sharp on the defensive end of the floor. Obviously, a dynamic offense. Individual offensive players."
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) October 24, 2023
Pretty good answer from Mark Daigneault about the team’s success/maturity despite their youth/inexperience: pic.twitter.com/uOytStwXnK
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) October 24, 2023
Jalen Williams just ran over to his post practice scrum, which is rare for a player to be so eager to talk to us, but he informed us he needs to get home and pack, Thus the sprint.
— Rylan Stiles (@Rylan_Stiles) October 24, 2023
Jalen Williams on his 2nd season: "I think over the summer, the work I put in makes you more confident. Also just knowing what I'm doing a little bit more than just running out there and running around like last year."
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) October 24, 2023
Isaiah Joe: "We had really good focus today and I think that was the main thing finishing up in practice so we'll be ready and tuned up for tomorrow."
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) October 24, 2023
Jaylin Williams — who’s recovering from a hamstring strain — last one in the gym pic.twitter.com/4CeMN8FHbV
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) October 24, 2023
