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Founder, The Suave Report | Sports, Culture & Fashion Expert | OKC Thunder Coverage | UCentral & ASU Law Alum | ΚΑΨ | Former College 🏀

“I’ve always approached basketball as a way to express who I am. Partnering with Converse gives me the space to be creative not just in how I play, but in how I show up."

My story on Converse signing Shai's cousin, Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker Joins Converse Basketball, Extending the SGA Legacy
Converse Basketball just added another creative mind to its roster, and the signing feels like a family reunion. Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker is officially joining the Converse family, brought in by none other than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the brand’s Creative Director for Converse Basketball and one of the most influential tastemakers in the league. For Nickeil, this isn’t just a shoe deal.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:54 PM
When I asked Mark Daigneault what’s stood out most about his team’s start, he didn’t mention shooting, defense, or chemistry. He said one word: persistence.

That single word might explain why Oklahoma City is the last undefeated team in the NBA.

My story:
Persistence: The Thunder’s Biggest Flex
If I told you the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder would shoot 31.5 percent from three to start the season, Jalen Williams wouldn’t play a single minute through the first seven games after follow-up surgery on his injured wrist, and Chet Holmgren would miss three of those seven games with back soreness, would you believe me if I said that team was 7-0; the last undefeated team in the NBA?
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November 3, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Coming into the season, OKC’s story was simple: Shai, a repeat title run, and running it back with the same squad.

But quickly, we realized there’d be one BIG difference: Ajay Mitchell.

📰 Sam did it again.
Ajay Mitchell: The Unexpected Spark in OKC’s Perfect Start
In the 41 games Ajay logged during his rookie season, most were optimistic. Most saw the potential. But I don’t think anyone had “double figures in his first five games” on their bingo cards for Year Two.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:34 PM
If you're not fully understanding what's happening with the arrests of Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones, I've condensed it down for you here.
Breaking down the sports gambling arrests of Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier
The FBI held a press conference this morning unveiling details of an extensive sports gambling and game-rigging operation that has sent shockwaves through the sports world and beyond. According to the FBI, current and former NBA players and coaches Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones are among 30 individuals arrested in a scheme that spanned more than a decade across 11 states.
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October 23, 2025 at 5:39 PM
For a 90s kid who remembers the bombing and a 00s pre-teen who spent weekends at Harkins, last night’s ring night was a full-circle moment.

And of course, the Thunder played with a chip on its shoulder, just like the City.
A City Grown Up: Ring Night in Oklahoma City
I grew up in a city where a trip to Harkins Theatre felt like the big outing. That was Oklahoma City to a kid born in the 90s. Simple, quiet but full of proud civilians. Fast forward to last night. The skyline feels taller, the options are louder, and the headliner is a championship banner rising inside the Ford, or, I mean Paycom Center.
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October 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM
On the eve of the NBA's regular season, it's time for our predictions for the Eastern Conference, Western Conference, MVP and more.

What do you think?
Predictions ahead of the 2025-26 Thunder season: Who will hoist the Larry O’Brien in 2026?
The NBA season is officially here, and expectations couldn't be higher across the league, especially in Oklahoma City. As teams reload and contenders rise, Suave Report's own Calif Poncy and Addam Francisco dive into their predictions for the 2025-26 season, breaking down everything froim MVP favorites to breakout stars and postseason surprises. Will the Thunder repeat as champions? Which teams are primed to shock the league?
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October 21, 2025 at 1:09 AM
My blurb about Shai previewing what appears to be his next colorway of his signature shoe, continuing the momentum from last season.
Shai Previews New White Colorway
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is pulling off the impossible: MVP-level game, NBA champion pedigree, best point guard in the league, and the biggest fashion icon — all at once. He doubled down on that claim today, previewing what looks to be his next Shai 001 colorway: an all-white stunner that turned heads before he even touched the floor. I caught the moment by the back door of the interview room.
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September 30, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Jalen Williams followed Shai's blueprint last season with an All-Star nod, All-NBA and All-Defense honors, plus a growing off-court presence.

As he enters his fourth season, the question is whether it’s Dub’s turn to take the leap. I think so.

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It’s Dub’s Turn: Jalen Williams and the Thunder’s Next Leap
Jalen Williams isn’t just a sidekick anymore. His third season mirrored the same steps Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took before his MVP leap: All-Star, All-NBA, All-Defense, and a growing off-court prof…
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September 26, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Arcadia, Oklahoma native and former @TUMBasketball star James Woodard is headed back to Germany to play for Oldenburg.

Read our story on Woodard building on his fruitful overseas career.
James Woodard moves back to Germany to suit up for Baskets Oldenburg
Arcadia, Oklahoma native James Woodard is headed back to Germany to play for Oldenburg.
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September 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s absolute dominance every time she steps on the track raises one question: is she the most dominant athlete in sports?
Is McLaughlin-Levrone the most dominant athlete in sports? Her dominance in Tokyo poses the question
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone just did something that reminds us why she’s in her own lane, literally and figuratively.
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September 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
From “no audience appetite” to the Pepsi Battle of the Bands this weekend, and halftime of the Chiefs-Eagles game, Langston’s band is turning nerves into perfection.

My story:
Langston’s Marching Pride is Ready to Dominate the National Stage
With grueling rehearsals, a diverse group and nerves that sharpen focus, the Pride is set to carry its sound and its culture onto the biggest stages .
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August 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I know the Oklahoma City Thunder are the defending champs, but it’s still wild to think they’ll be the most nationally televised team in the league this season.

I narrowed it down to the 10 must-see nationally televised games for you here:
2025-26 Schedule Release: Top 10 Nationally Televised Thunder Games
Just eight weeks after hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy, the Oklahoma City Thunder now have their eyes on a fresh slate of games for the 2025-26 season — one that includes a massive Opening Night matchup to relaunch “NBA on NBC” after a 23-year break, an ESPN debut on the network’s opening night, plus marquee showdowns on Christmas Day and Martin Luther King Jr.
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August 15, 2025 at 1:05 AM
The Thunder are set for the foreseeable future and don’t need much in terms of roster additions—but there are a few things that Thunder fans, this writer, and likely Sam Presti wanted to see.

How'd Ajay, Nikola and Brooks play?

Article from Summer League game No.1:
Topic, Mitchell and Barnhizer take the lead in OKC’s Summer League debut
The NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder kicked off their 2025 Summer League campaign in familiar fashion, opening the first leg in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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July 6, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Took a different approach to this one, documenting the last week of Thunder basketball, from the perspective of...well, me.

Check it out:
The Historic Last Week of Thunder Basketball from Suave’s Perspective
“I thought about that little kid—the one who dreamed of moments like this,” said Sorber, braces flashing after being drafted by OKC. “And my family too.” At just 19, Sorber already embodies the Thunder’s values: humility, work ethic, and culture fit—on and off the court.
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July 1, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Getting to know Thomas Sorber, the Liberian kid from Philly who just became the newest addition to the NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
Getting to know Thomas Sorber from Georgetown
Thomas Sorber’s story runs deeper than basketball.
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June 26, 2025 at 2:34 AM
After years of heartbreak, a rebuild, and an uncommon approach, the Thunder are NBA champions.

A small-market team just changed the narrative around the NBA.

My story:
How the Thunder Rewrote the NBA’s Championship Blueprint
Through patience, culture, and cold-blooded execution, OKC proved that small-market greatness isn’t a myth. This is how a team forged through loyalty and vision became NBA champions.
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June 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Two DJs from two sides of OKC. One duo redefining the city’s sound.

From Afrobeat to trap, house to R&B—Face2Face is more than a vibe, it’s a movement.

Their Juneteenth event? A celebration and a statement.

My story:
From Opposite Sides of OKC to Behind the Booth: The Rise of Face2Face
Face2Face isn’t just spinning tracks—they’re building culture, creating community, and making sure everyone feels the beat. From themed nights to their Juneteenth event, here’s how they’re flipping the script in OKC.
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June 21, 2025 at 12:46 AM
OKC looked flat. Indy had the juice.

Then the MVP reminded everyone who he is.

SGA’s late takeover and a gritty team effort even the series, 2-2. The Thunder are alive, and headed back home.

My story:
Cool, Calm and Collected: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Saves OKC’s Season
The energy permeated through Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with the Pacers faithful still riding the momentum of Indiana’s Game 3 victory. As usual, all nine Pacers who saw the court echoed that intensity. But with OKC’s backs against the wall, the Most Valuable Player stepped up, lifting his team over the Pacers, 111-103, with late-game heroics.
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June 14, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Two sons of Ayiti. One monumental moment.

Lu Dort and Bennedict Mathurin aren’t just hooping—they’re making history for Haiti.

Check out my feature:
From Ayiti to the NBA Finals: The Rise of Two Haitians from Montreal
Somewhere between the rhythm of kompa and the brisk Montreal winters, two kids—born in Canada with Haitian roots—were molding a dream neither could fully explain yet. Now, Lu Dort and Bennedict Mathurin are making history—not just by playing in the NBA Finals, but by representing something bigger than basketball. Not only are they the first Montreal-born players to share an NBA Finals court, they’re also the first Haitians to do it.
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June 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The Thunder aren't chasing trends—they are the trend.

OKC is rewriting what modern team-building looks like: deep, disciplined, and deadly.

I wrote about it and would love if you checked it out:
Uncommon and Unbothered: The Thunder’s Blueprint for Sustained Dominance
This isn’t a feel-good playoff run. It’s the start of something bigger. The Thunder aren’t just back in the NBA Finals—they’ve arrived as the league’s new standard. Built through vision, patience, and ruthless execution, OKC is showing the rest of the league what the next dynasty looks like: deep, defensive, and dead serious.
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June 1, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Some guys win MVP by forcing the narrative. Others chase the stat lines. But every now and then, a player comes along who does it with such aura, style, and control that it feels inevitable.

That’s beenSGA but now, the accolades accompany it all.
Making it look effortless: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the MVP
Some guys win MVP by forcing the narrative. Others chase the stat lines. But every now and then, a player comes along who does it with such aura, style, and control that it feels inevitable. That’s been Shai Gilgeous-Alexander but now, the accolades accompany it all.
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May 22, 2025 at 4:05 AM