by Michael Kinney Media | Feb 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
(Photo by Torrey Purvey) By Michael Kinney OKLAHOMA CITY — Portland had a specific game plan when they came into Oklahoma City. Damian Lillard wanted his Blazers to match the physical prowess and intensity of the Thunder and their best player, Russell Westbrook....
by Michael Kinney Media | Feb 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
(Photo by Torrey Purvey) By Michael Kinney OKLAHOMA CITY — More than three hours before each game, Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook can be found in the same place. Whether he is on the road or at home. Whether it’s a late West Coast start or...
by Michael Kinney Media | Dec 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
(Photo by Torrey Purvey) By Michael Kinney OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook and New Orleans Pelicans center Anthony Davis have a lot in common. Besides being among the best athletes to ever play their respective positions, both have...
by Michael Kinney Media | Dec 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
(Photo by TorreyPurvey.com) By Michael Kinney OKLAHOMA CITY – If there is one person in the NBA who knows what a motivated Russell Westbrook can do, it’s Scott Brooks. The Washington Wizards coach was the lead man in Oklahoma City for seven years before being fired in...
by Michael Kinney Media | Nov 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
(Photo by Torrey Purvey) By Michael Kinney OKLAHOMA CITY – Stan Van Gundy isn’t one to mince words. The Detroit has no problem giving honest appraisals about almost any topic that is put to him. But Van Gundy saves some of his most biting and frank comments about his...