Comments on: Thunder: Much was learned in Dallas series http://blog.newsok.com/berrytramel/2011/05/26/thunder-much-was-learned-in-dallas-series/ Thoughts from The Oklahoman Sports Columnist Berry Tramel | NewsOK.com Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:41:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 By: MM14 http://blog.newsok.com/berrytramel/2011/05/26/thunder-much-was-learned-in-dallas-series/comment-page-1/#comment-45755 MM14 Fri, 27 May 2011 07:13:42 +0000 http://blog.newsok.com/berrytramel/?p=6156#comment-45755 I definitely agree that Harden needs to play more minutes next season. I think Stefalosia is a great defender and will be needed when trying to shut down the Kobe Bryants, the Carmellos, and the James/Wades, but playing a team like the Mavs is often a task of outscoring the opponent. Plus, we needed the big line up against Memphis to try and contain Gasol and Randolf, but against the Mavs, it helped to put in our smaller line up. I wish we wouldn’t have waited till game 5 to switch to a smaller line up, but hey, the playoffs are a learning experience for both coaches and players. I think our coaches and players had a spectacular season and exceeded most people’s expectations. This is a good point to leave off going into next season and gave them a chance to improve on all aspects of the game. I think they need to keep our guys together, because they have a good thing going. In my opinion, the main thing they lacked was experience. Give this team a year or two and I think we’re looking at championship possibilities.

Thank you Thunder players and coaches for a fun, exciting season. Very proud and of you all and wouldn’t want to have any other team representing OKC. Looking forward to next season.

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