Top 5 NBA Centers

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Top 5 NBA Centers

FromDown to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast

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May 4, 2020

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Andrew Schlecht and Michele Berra discuss who the top 5 centers in the NBA are... Is Embiid the best center in the NBA?... what about Gobert and Jokic? Where does Karl Anthony-Towns fall? Is Steven Adams worth mentioning? and more!
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May 4, 2020

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Official Oklahoma City Thunder Podcast of the Athletic Podcast Network featuring Andrew Schlecht, Jay Smith, Luke Stephens, Taylor Dickerson, Michele Berra and Alex Speers. Follow us on twitter @DownToDunk

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Down to Dunk Episode 314: Oladipo's Progress with Brett Dawson of NewsOK: On today’s podcast Brett Dawson of NewsOK joins to discuss the following topics: The current state of the Thunder, Oladipo’s progress in OKC, Can Steven Adams be a top 5 center?, What position should Jerami Grant play?, Why is Presti acquiring so many bigs that can’t play defense?, And much more! Today’s episode is brought to you by Chicken Express! by Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
40 min listen
Down to Dunk Episode 308: Ben Golliver on the MVP Race and Trade Value: On today’s podcast Ben Golliver of SI.com joins to discuss the following topics:Westbrook’s MVP chances, Westbrook’s 3 point shooting, Trade value for each Thunder player, Thoughts on a Rudy Gay for Cam Payne trade, Ranking Enes Kanter, Jahlil Okafor, Greg Monroe, and Nikola Vucevic , And more! by Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
38 min listen
Down to Dunk Episode 306: Paul Millsap to OKC?: On today’s podcast we discuss the following topics:New Year's Resolutions Paul Millsap trades, Cam Payne’s DL game, And more! Today’s episode is brought to you by Anchor Down! by Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
50 min listen
Down to Dunk Episode 324: Cupcake: On today’s podcast we discuss the following topics:Durant’s return, The OKC crowd, Roberson/KD forehead smashing, Russ/KD jawing, Trades that make sense, How the Thunder are rebuilding the roster, And much more! by Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
39 min listen
Down to Dunk Episode 312: Fred Katz on Russ, Trades, and Sam Presti: On today’s podcast Fred Katz joins to discuss the following topics:Oklahoma City, An overview of Presti’s career, Ranking Sabonis, Payne, Grant, Abrines and Auvergne, Trade ideas, Should Westbrook rest against the Warriors?, Who had more trade value Kanter or Roberson?, And more! by Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
48 min listen
Down to Dunk Episode 331: All the Threes and the MVP: On today’s podcast Jon Hamm joins discuss the following topics: OKC's big win against Utah Russ in the clutch Do the Thunder have a higher ceiling with the trade? How do the rotations change with Oladipo and Norris Cole? Should the starters change? And much more! Today’s episode is brought to you by Anchor Down! by Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
46 min listen
Down to Dunk Episode 322: Jon Hamm talking Durant's Return: On today’s podcast Jon Hamm joins to discuss the following topics:OKC vs. Cleveland Part 2 , The Return of Kevin Durant, How are fans going to react?, Lots of KD talk people...., And much more! Today’s episode is brought to you by Anchor Down! by Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
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Down to Dunk Episode 311: The Future of the Thunder with Jon Hamm: On today’s podcast Jon Hamm joins to discuss the following topics:Reddit Mailbag Questions!, 3-5 year plan for OKC, Should OKC make a trade?, Will Russ stay in OKC for his whole career?, Most awkward press conference, And more! EAT AT ANCHOR DOWN by Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
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Down to Dunk Episode 326: TRADE WINDS: On today’s podcast we discuss the following topics: OKC’s win over the Knicks Is Roberson going to be traded? Enes Kanter’s value, and when he will return All Star Weekend predictions Would the current Thunder roster without Russ beat the 05-06 Lakers without Kobe? Should OKC rebuild with or without Russ? Who should the Thunder look at in the draft? TRADES! And much more! Today’s episode is brought to you by Coop Ale Works! by Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
74 min listen
Down to Dunk Episode 307: The Brodie vs. The Beard: On today’s podcast we discuss the following topics:OKC’s loss to the Rockets, Cam’s League play, Best thick daddy passing bigs, Does Vic need to be more involved?, A stat game, Millsap trades, And more! Today’s episode is brought to you by Coop Ale Works! by Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
67 min listen
Down to Dunk Episode 320: Kanter Come Back!: On today’s podcast we discuss the following topics:OKC’s recent losing streak, Adjusting the starting lineup, Wilson Chandler?, Trading Serge, And much more! by Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
53 min listen
Down to Dunk Episode 353: Good Russ/Bad Russ: On today’s podcast we discuss the following topics: Game 2 Recap Game 3 Preview Good Russ/Bad Russ “We are smarter than Billy D” Segment Taj Gibson’s minutes What’s wrong with Vic? And much more! Today’s episode is brought to you by Anthem Brewing Company and Oklahoma T-Shirt Company! by Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
64 min listen
Down to Dunk Episode 323: Miffed and Peeved at KD: On today’s podcast we discuss the following topics: OKC’s win against the Cavs Durant’s interview with Bill Simmons KD’s return Top 5 most painful KD quotes Trades for OKC And much more! Today’s episode is brought to you by Coop Ale Works! by Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
50 min listen
Down to Dunk Episode 310: Is Russ Finding Balance?: On today’s podcast we discuss the following topics:Are the Thunder finding better offensive balance?, Would the Rockets or Thunder be better if Russ and Harden switched teams?, Has Domas his the rookie wall?, Is it worth trading Kanter? And more! Today’s episode is brought to you by Coop Ale Works! by Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
59 min listen
Down to Dunk Episode 313: The Russ Revenge Tour Continues: On today’s podcast we discuss the following topics:Russ not being an All-Star starter, Russ vs. Zaza, Should fans boo KD when he comes back to OKC?, Melo trade ideas, Rudy Gay’s injury, And much more! Today’s episode is brought to you by Coop Ale Works! by Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
69 min listen
Down to Dunk Episode 315: Royce Young on Russ and KD + OKC's Core: On today’s podcast Royce Young joins to discuss the following topics: Dion!! Singler’s hair When will KD and Russ bury the hatchet? Paul George to OKC? Which players are untouchable? Who is the best matchup for OKC in the playoffs? And much more! Today’s episode is brought to you by Anchor Down! by Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
43 min listen
Down to Dunk Episode 305: MVPeeved: On todays pod we discuss OKC's loss to Memphis, Rudy Gay trade, Kanter's improvement, the 2017 draft, and more! by Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
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Down to Dunk Episode 336: Westbrook Love and Hate with Weston Shepherd of Up the Thunder: On today’s podcast Weston Shepherd of Up the Thunder joins to discuss the following topics: Westbrook’s MVP candidacy Can OKC win 50 games? Westbrook haters Oladipo’s potential Sabonis to the bench And much more! Today’s episode is brought to you by Chicken Express! by Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
53 min listen
Down to Dunk Episode 325: Trade Deadline Prep with Jon Hamm: On today’s podcast Jon Hamm joins to discuss the following topics:What moves might OKC at the trade deadline, What OKC can do with their cap room, Russ being mad about the KD/Dray relationship, The Ibaka trade, Should OKC have done the proposed Toronto trade?, Assignments for the All Star Break, And much more! Today’s episode is brought to you by Anchor Down! by Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
47 min listen
Down to Dunk Episode 318: Carson Cunningham on George/Melo Trades: On today's show Carson Cunningham of KOCO 5 join to discuss; How can OKC get another star?, What kind of risk should Presti take to get a guy like Paul George or Melo?, Banter’s absence, What is the best way to fill Kanter’s minutes?, And much more! by Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
44 min listen
Down to Dunk Episode 350: Thunder Playoff Preview w/ Royce Young and Fred Katz: On today’s podcast Royce Young and Fred Katz join to discuss the following topics: Thunder vs. Rockets series Who are the X Factors? What lineups will Billy use? Ranking the best 10 players in the series Predictions for the series Predictions for the 1st round And much more! Today’s episode is brought to you by Anthem Brewing! by Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
64 min listen
Down to Dunk Episode 338: King of the Prairie: On today’s podcast we discuss the following topics: The Thunder win vs. the Raptors The insane Russ pass Russ MVP/Triple Double The Adams/Kanter MVP video Can the Thunder get the 5th seed? Favorite NBA names to say Taj love And much more! Today’s episode is brought to you by Coop Ale Works! by Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
65 min listen
Down to Dunk Episode 328: Will the Thunder make a trade?: On today’s podcast Jon Hamm joins to discuss the following topics: % chance that each Thunder player will be traded Trades or OKC Mirotic? What assets does OKC have? When will OKC be a contender again And much more! Today’s episode is brought to you by Anchor Down! by Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
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Down to Dunk Episode 316: I Kant Believe It: On today’s podcast we discuss the following topics:Enes Kanter’s stupid broken arm, Steven Adams is a monster, Is Dion Waiters an All Star snub, Russ to the Kings?!, Triple Doubles, Trade ideas, And much more! Today’s episode is brought to you by Coop Ale Works! by Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
53 min listen
Down to Dunk Episode 309: Is Adams a Top 10 Center?: On today’s podcast Jon Hamm joins to discuss the following topics: Is Steven Adams a top 10 center?, Has Kanter’s trade value increased?, Cam Paynes value, Russ’ MVP chances, And more! Today’s episode is brought to you by Anchor Down! by Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
42 min listen
Down to Dunk Episode 327: Boogie! Trades! All Star Game!: On today’s podcast we discuss the following topics: Boogie Trade?! What does it mean?! Trades for the Thunder Russ/KD All Star Beef How many NBA caliber players are on the Thunder? Who is overrated on OKC? Kanter trade options? And much more! Today’s episode is brought to you by Chicken Express! by Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
63 min listen
Down to Dunk Episode 340: A Sam Presti Draft Retrospective: On today’s podcast Jon Hamm joins to discuss the following topics: A Sam Presti Draft Retrospective Who are the top guys that Presti has drafted? We rank the 16 most important players drafted in Thunder history And much more! Today’s episode is brought to you by Anchor Down! by Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
54 min listen
Down to Dunk Episode 344: Russ is the MVP: On today’s podcast we discuss the following topics: The Thunder win vs. the Magic Stats behind Russell Westbrook's MVP case Russ’ top 3 point moments Jerami Grant’s role Taj Gibson’s minutes And much more! Today’s episode is brought to you by Anthem Brewing Company! Thanks for listening and subscribe on iTunes! by Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
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Down to Dunk Episode 332: Westbrook's Place in the MVP Race: On today’s podcast we discuss the following topics: The loss to the Blazers Westbrook’s MVP case Uncontested rebounds? Norris Cole's debut Abrines’ place in the rotation Sitting courtside Durant’s injury And much more! Today’s episode is brought to you by Coop Ale Works! by Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
59 min listen
Down to Dunk Episode 321: Brett Dawson of NewsOK.com: On today’s podcast Brett Dawson of NewsOK.com joins to discuss the following topics:What are the Thunder doing differently over the last 2 games?, Is Roberson’s offensive role sustainable?, Is Jerami Grant overrated by local media?, The potential of Sabonis, Russ as a leader, Who OKC should target in the draft, And much more! by Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast
39 min listen

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