Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to its first championship in over 50 years. But the Bucks didn't win the championship in a way that has become so common in the modern NBA -- create a super team.

The Bucks won through the draft and with trades. Could this blueprint give hope to small-market teams such as the Oklahoma City Thunder and show that it's possible to win through the draft?

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to its first championship in over 50 years. But the Bucks didn't win the championship in a way that has become so common in the modern NBA -- create a super team.
The Bucks won through the draft and with trades. Could this blueprint give hope to small-market teams such as the Oklahoma City Thunder and show that it's possible to win through the draft?

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Did you miss yesterday's paper? Or just miss out on the top story in sports? The Oklahoman team has the answer for you. The Oklahoman Sports Insider brings the top story in audio form. With sound bites, music and excellent reporting, James D. Jackson and the Oklahoman team brings each story to life.

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What the Bucks Championship means for the OKC Thunder

After taking over as the starting quarterback midway through the Texas game, Caleb Williams has done more than impressed with his skills, taking the Oklahoma offense to outstanding heights once again. Williams' performance on Saturday matched those of Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray. 

Ryan Aber joins, James D. Jackson on the Podcast to talk about where Williams came from and just how good he is and could be.

After taking over as the starting quarterback midway through the Texas game, Caleb Williams has done more than impressed with his skills, taking the Oklahoma offense to outstanding heights once again. Williams' performance on Saturday matched those of Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray.&nbsp;
Ryan Aber joins, James D. Jackson on the Podcast to talk about where Williams came from and just how good he is and could be.

Caleb Williams: A one-of-a-kind start to a career

The Oklahoma City Thunder opened its NBA season against the Utah Jazz on Thursday. Thunder beat writer Joe Mussatto sits down with James D. Jackson on the pod to discuss the performances of the three draft picks, Theo, Aleksej Pokusevski and Derrick Favors' return to Utah. 

The Oklahoma City Thunder opened its NBA season against the Utah Jazz on Thursday. Thunder beat writer Joe Mussatto sits down with James D. Jackson on the pod to discuss the performances of the three draft picks, Theo, Aleksej Pokusevski and Derrick Favors' return to Utah.&nbsp;

Thunder Opening Night

Oklahoma took on Nebraska in the revival of one of the best college football rivalries and the game did not disappoint with the many spectacular plays -- most notably the D.J. Graham interception. Both exciting and controversial for the Sooner sideline, it's one to remember.

Sooners beat writer Justin Martinez joins James D. Jackson on the podcast to discuss the interception that's being called one of the best college football plays ever and how Graham's dealt with the attention it's brought him.

Oklahoma took on Nebraska in the revival of one of the best college football rivalries and the game did not disappoint with the many spectacular plays -- most notably the D.J. Graham interception. Both exciting and controversial for the Sooner sideline, it's one to remember.
Sooners beat writer Justin Martinez joins James D. Jackson on the podcast to discuss the interception that's being called one of the best college football plays ever and how Graham's dealt with the attention it's brought him.

What the Bucks Championship means for the OKC Thunder

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