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Oklahoma City Thunder · 6 years agoSteven Adams started taking basketball seriously at 13-years-old

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams says he started taking basketball seriously at 13-years-old. Adams, who grew up in New Zealand, was always tall, but he began to hone in on his skills at 13. The big man played his high school basketball at Notre Dame Preparatory School in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Adams then played college basketball […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 6 years agoSteven Adams says Russell Westbrook 'is very easy to get along with'

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams says star point guard Russell Westbrook “is very easy to get along with.” There’s this narrative around the league that Westbrook is a bad teammate and not a good locker room guy. Adams, though, says that’s not true at all and that the Thunder superstar is a normal person. “There’s […]

Portland Trail Blazers · 6 years agoBlazers' Enes Kanter ready for matchup with Thunder's Steven Adams, says he will talk back to him

Enes Kanter seems to be having a lot of fun both on and off the court since being acquired by the Portland Trail Blazers back in February. The Turkish big man is raving about the idea of playing with a playoff team and is excited to face Steven Adams and the Oklahoma City Thunder in […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 6 years agoVideo: Thunder's Russell Westbrook spins and feed Steven Adams for the slam

The Oklahoma City Thunder kept their foot on the gas on Friday night, as they handily defeated the Detroit Pistons, 123-110. In the third quarter of the contest, Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook did his best Magic Johnson impersonation as he found teammate Steven Adams with a no-look, over-the-head pass on the break. WHAT. DID. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 6 years agoVideo: Thunder's Steven Adams receives blow to the head, leaves court

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams is one of the toughest players in the NBA. In fact, the Aussie big man was voted by GMs as the toughest player in the league prior to the start of the season. However, this doesn’t mean that he isn’t susceptible to a hard elbow to the head. Adams […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 6 years agoVideo: Thunder's Steven Adams dunks all over Myles Turner off a Russell Westbrook lob

Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner is leading the league in both blocks per game with a robust 2.7 rejections per contest. However, this time, he wasn’t able to stop Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams. Of course, if you’re hanging out around the rim and contesting a bunch of shots like Turner, odds are […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 6 years agoThunder's Steven Adams reacts to Nick Collison's jersey retirement

Steven Adams was fond of his former teammate, Nick Collison, being the first player to have his jersey retired by the Oklahoma City Thunder as part of Wednesday’s home game against the Toronto Raptors. The Kiwi center said it was a good moment for Collison and the organization, who rewarded the lifelong big man for […]

Golden State Warriors · 6 years agoPaul George, Steven Adams not buying into Warriors vulnerability

Oklahoma City Thunder teammates Paul George and Steven Adams aren’t buying into the hoopla surrounding the vulnerability of the reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors. George nailed it down to facts, rather than rumors, claiming the Warriors have been able to get the job done besides the many questions surrounding them ahead of the past […]

Golden State Warriors · 6 years agoVideo: Warriors' Klay Thompson soars high to slam the ball home past Steven Adams

When you think of Klay Thompson, you think of shooting. He is already one of the greatest shooters of all-time and has had some insane performances in that area. On Saturday, however, the Golden State Warriors guard reminded everyone that he can throw down as well. Get 🆙 Klay! 🔨#DubNation pic.twitter.com/v3Gj1xyV6v — NBA TV (@NBATV) […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 6 years agoVideo: Thunder's Steven Adams stuffs nosebleed with tissue and continues to play

It takes a lot to bring down Steven Adams. Listed at 7’0 265, the Oklahoma City Thunder center is a very large man. Adams is known as one of the toughest players in the league, and he showed why Tuesday night. In a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Adams took a shot to the nose. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 6 years agoThunder center Steven Adams is first player in franchise history with multiple 20-rebound games in a season since Shawn Kemp

Steven Adams continues to prove that the Oklahoma City Thunder is more than just about Paul George and Russell Westbrook, as he once again made his presence felt in the team’s 99-95 win against the Memphis Grizzlies. Adams finished with 13 points and a massive 22 rebounds. In the process, he accomplished a feat that […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 6 years agoThunder's Steven Adams on Russell Westbrook's no-affection policy to opponents

Russell Westbrook is one of the fiercest competitors in the NBA. He doesn’t socialize much during games, ignoring any form of acknowledgment from opponents like hugging, shaking hands, or high-fiving. His mentality is well-known, and it has made him one of the best players in the league. The Oklahoma City Thunder’s All-Star guard wants to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 6 years agoVideo: Thunder's Steven Adams invades Russell Westbrook, Paul George All-Star announcement

Oklahoma City Thunder big man Steven Adams is still searching for his first All-Star selection, but his teammates, Russell Westbrook and Paul George, are relatively used to the process. But, on Thursday night, while the Thunder announced Westbrook and George as All-Stars, Adams made his presence known, video bombing his two friends in the middle […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 6 years agoThunder center Steven Adams delivers one of the worst euro step attempts of all-time vs. Pelicans

Oklahoma City Thunder big man Steven Adams is one of the best big men in the NBA, but the 7-footer was a little out of his element on Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans at home. On a fast break in the first quarter, Steven Adams tried to channel his inner James Harden by performing […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 6 years agoVideo: Thunder star Russell Westbrook interrupts Steven Adams' interview with a totally irrelevant question

Russell Westbrook and Steven Adams are always two of the more interesting interviews in the NBA for entirely different reasons: Westbrook for his terse, sometimes dismissive demeanor, and Adams for his generally jovial spirit that easily makes him one of the funniest guys in the league. Following the Oklahoma City Thunder’s win over the Philadelphia […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 6 years agoVideo: Thunder center Steven Adams running full speed in the hallway is an absolute hazard

Steven Adams of the Oklahoma City Thunder has a weird pre-game ritual that might be dangerous for those in his way. Before the game, the seven-foot, 265-lb Adams runs full speed in the hallway putting everyone in sight in harm’s way. Below is a clip of Adams’ ritual complete with commentary by Chris Webber. The […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 6 years agoJimmy Butler thought his 'life was over' after getting hit by a Thunder's Steven Adams screen last season

Steven Adams has earned a reputation of one of the toughest guys in the NBA. A traditional big man, he’s managed to help the Oklahoma City Thunder become one of the league’s best teams without following the trends of modern day centers who like to play outside the painted area and shoot threes. Instead, he’s […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 6 years agoThunder center Steven Adams has no intention of ever becoming a 3-point shooter

Over the past few years, some of the best teams in the NBA has found great success in shooting 3-pointers. Players who are capable of shooting atleast 35-40% from deep are highly valuable in the league. In fact, we’re now in an era that even seven footers are required to be able to hit the […]

NBA · 6 years agoThunder's Steven Adams is widely viewed as the strongest player in the NBA

The NBA has evolved a lot over the past two decades. Gone are the days when we used to see a lot of players getting extremely physical over a defensive rebound or a loose ball. Now, we’re seeing a lot of guys who are getting called for fouls with the slightest body contact. Gone are the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 6 years agoThunder's Steven Adams exits game vs. Spurs with ankle injury

Oklahoma City Thunder has reportedly exited the game against the San Antonio Spurs after sustaining an ankle injury, according to Royce Young of ESPN. Steven Adams tweaked his left ankle and is headed to the locker room. Really tough spot here for OKC against Aldridge with no backup center. — Royce Young (@royceyoung) January 11, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 6 years agoSpurs coach Gregg Popovich says Thunder's Steven Adams scares him

The San Antonio Spurs will be facing the Oklahoma City Thunder for the first time this season, and Spurs’ head coach Gregg Popovich seems to be intimidated already by one particular player from OKC. Gregg Popovich on Steven Adams: “When I do see him, he scares me. He’s one tough dude.” — Maddie Lee (@maddie_m_lee) […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 6 years agoSteven Adams thinks Andrew Wiggins did not pull off a dirty play on Nerlens Noel

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams believes there was no malice on Andrew Wiggins’ part on a play that saw teammate Nerlens Noel stretchered off the court after an airborne collision with the Minnesota Timberwolves swingman. Wiggins took air for a right-handed spikedown, but raised his elbow to protect himself, accidentally nailing Noel in the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 6 years agoVideo: Thunder's Steven Adams thinks Lakers fans booing Paul George is BS

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams wasn’t a big fan of the boos that showered teammate Paul George during a 107-100 road win against the Los Angeles Lakers. George, a native of Palmdale, got a rather hostile welcome to the Staples Center after he skipped out on the chance to join the Lakers in free […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 7 years agoVideo: Thunder center Steven Adams elf commercial bloopers

The NBA is known for doing excellent Christmas Day commercials, and they did not disappoint this holiday. Budweiser and the NBA teamed up to produce a hilarious commercial that featured some of our favorite players in the league in the role of ‘Elf on a Shelf”. Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, New York Knicks […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 7 years agoThunder center Steven Adams doesn't care about being an All-Star

Oklahoma City Thunder big man Steven Adams is the perfect teammate. He is even-keeled, a good leader and is absolutely hilarious. Also, he could not care less about personal accolades, as evidenced on Saturday when he was asked by a reporter what it would be like to make the All-Star team this year. Steven Adams […]

Los Angeles Lakers · 7 years agoVideo: Kyle Kuzma, Steven Adams, Tim Hardaway Jr. play elves on shelves in Budweiser Christmas commercial

With Christmas just around the corner, Budweiser has released a Holiday commercial that features Kyle Kuzma, Steven Adams, and Tim Hardaway Jr. playing the role of Christmas elves: Not only is the ad hilarious, but it also sends a pretty important reminder about the need to hydrate during the imminent drinking binges that accompany the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 7 years agoThunder's Steven Adams hilariously downplays 23-rebound game

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams hauled in a career high in rebounds, snatching 23 off the glass during a rousing 132-113 win over the Sacramento Kings. Following the win, Adams didn’t make much of what was undoubtedly his best performance in the young season, noting he did nothing differently this time around: “No, I […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 7 years agoSteven Adams gets into shouting match with Nuggets fan

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams found himself in the middle of a shouting match with a Denver Nuggets fan on Thursday night. Adams appeared to be jawing back and forth with the fan during a free-throw attempt by the Nuggets, and the fan got up out of his seat and was not seemingly backing […]

Denver Nuggets · 7 years agoSteven Adams didn't know Nikola Jokic's first name until now

Oklahoma City Thunder big man Steven Adams is quite a character, always good for a funny quote on a daily basis. Once in a while, it’s intentional. Sometimes, it’s completely accidental. Like not knowing Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic’s first name, for example. Today Steven Adams learned: Nikola Jokic’s first name: pic.twitter.com/iWcXKbMLhf — Royce […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 7 years agoVideo: Thunder's Steven Adams does a hilarious American accent

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams decided to show off his awesome American accent in a recent video that will have plenty of people enjoying a good laugh. The New Zealander may not be from the United States, but it seems pretty clear that he has been hard at work at gaining a better grasp […]

Golden State Warriors · 7 years agoWarriors' Klay Thompson picks Steven Adams as someone he'd rather be in an island

If ever Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson ever gets stranded on an island, there’s one particular player he wants to survive with him: Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams. Klay Thompson — through Fanatics — hosted a Reddit AMA, and one of the questions that popped up was which three NBA players he would […]

Charlotte Hornets · 7 years agoVideo: Hornets tip the ball to the hoop off Thunder center Steven Adams' miss

A lot of unlucky plays have occurred in the NBA before and this play from the Charlotte Hornets after Oklahoma City Thunder big man Steven Adams’ miss would surely add to this list. As seen in the tweet by Dime, a missed shot by the Adams translated into points off a botched rebound attempt by […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 7 years agoSteven Adams has a fun nickname for Russell Westbrook

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams and star point guard Russell Westbrook have been teammates since 2013 and are very close off the court. Adams is always looking out for his MVP. Just recently against the Sacramento Kings, Adams protected Westbrook against Kings big man Willie Cauley-Stein, who got into an altercation with Westbrook in Sacramento. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 7 years agoKevin Durant says Thunder center Steven Adams is a load in the post

The Oklahoma City Thunder manhandled the Golden State Warriors, 123-95, in front of a defeated Oracle Arena crowd prior to Thanksgiving. Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson tried their best to lift their team sans Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, but the firepower Oklahoma City brought was too much. Even big man Steven Adams had his way […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 7 years agoVideo: Russell Westbrook, Willie Cauley-Stein get separated by Thunder's Steven Adams

Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook got into a quick tussle with Sacramento Kings big man Willie Cauley-Stein Monday night. But things cooled down thanks to Steven Adams, serving as the mediator and, in effect, securing his future as a bodyguard. https://www.instagram.com/p/BqY5jBKBt1i/ It all started when Westbrook delivered a playoff-type foul on Cauley-Stein as the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 7 years agoSteven Adams savagely roasts Knicks' Enes Kanter to his coach David Fizdale

New York Knicks center Enes Kanter and Oklahoma City Thunder big man Steven Adams are really close friends, so you knew they were going to have some fun with one another Wednesday when the Knicks took on the Thunder. Kanter played three seasons with the Thunder. He and Adams were known as the “Stache Brothers” […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 7 years agoMavs coach Rick Carlisle wary of 'much improved' Thunder center Steven Adams

The Dallas Mavericks take on the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday night, and Mavs coach Rick Carlisle has high praise for Thunder big man Steven Adams. Steven Adams is one of the most underrated players in the game. The 25-year-old is averaging a double-double this season, putting up 14.0 points and 10.5 rebounds while shooting 57.7 […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 7 years agoThunder's Steven Adams gets picture-perfect moment with the ball in his face

Sports photographers take hundreds or even thousands of pictures every game. Since they are professionals, almost all of them are good. But only a few of them can be called picture-perfect, such as the one featuring Steven Adams of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Check out the photo below featuring Adams in what looks like a […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 7 years agoVideo: Thunder's Steven Adams hilariously leans his body on Pelicans' Anthony Davis

In a very light moment during the Oklahoma City Thunder’s win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Steven Adams was seen hilariously leaning his body on Anthony Davis. It appears the 7-foot Adams has a soft spot for the Pelican big man. Here is the video of Adams’ surprisingly funny gesture via Streamable: The Thunder, who […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 7 years agoThunder forward Paul George thinks Steven Adams can be a 20-10 player

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George had some tall praise for his giant teammate Steven Adams, noting he could even be a 20-10 player under the right circumstances. “He’s just tough, he brings that toughness to this team,” George told The Oklahoman on Thursday. “I think Steve-O has a lot to his game that he is […]

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