Can the NBA Copy the OKC Thunder's Blueprint? (With Esfandiar Baraheni)

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🗓️ 29 May 2025

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Is the Oklahoma City Thunder's defense the best we've ever seen in the NBA playoffs? With standout performances from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren, the Thunder's defensive dominance fueled their run to the NBA Finals. This episode explores their strategic dominance, the Minnesota Timberwolves' future challenges, and intriguing off-season trade possibilities. Wes Goldberg and Esfandiar Baraheni dissect the Thunder's unique defensive tactics and speculate on potential trade targets like Jaren Jackson Jr. and Trae Young. The conversation also touches on the Timberwolves' need to adapt with aging stars like Rudy Gobert. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:00 Thunder's defensive dominance 18:30 Best defense we've ever seen? 29:00 Timberwolves offseason questions 40:00 Under-the-radar offseason trade targets RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more NBA insights and analysis! Follow RealGM Twitter: https://x.com/RealGM Follow Wes Goldberg Twitter: https://x.com/wcgoldberg PrizePicks: PrizePicks is the best place to get real money sports action. With over 10 million members and billions of dollars in awarded winnings, PrizePicks has made daily fantasy sports accessible to all. You just pick MORE or LESS on at least two players for a shot to win up to 1000x your cash! Run Your Game all season long on PrizePicks. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! Gametime: Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase.

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1:28.0	Welcome to Real GM Radio.
1:29.6	Are the Thunder set up to be the most dominant team in the NBA of the next decade?
1:33.0	And where the Timberwolves go from here?
1:35.0	Plus, some under-the-radar off-season trade targets.
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1:54.6	It is RealGM Radio. I'm West Goldberg here with a brand new guest to the show.
2:03.5	It's Fandier Baraheni. You know him from the Athletic Daily NBA show. You do a great job on that.
2:09.4	Really excited to catch up with you and talk with you about a bunch of stuff here, including some off-season topics.
2:14.6	But we got to start with the thunder.
2:16.9	Their defense was dominant, not just against the Timberwolves in those last two games,
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