What Kirk Goldsberry has said about Oklahoma City Thunder
2 quotes · 2 episodes · Mar 26, 2026 – May 13, 2026
Kirk Goldsberry, Basketball analytics writer and visual analyst, contributor to The Ringer, has been quoted on Oklahoma City Thunder 2 times in 2 episodes of The Bill Simmons Podcast, most recently on May 13, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Goldsberry observes Gilgeous-Alexander's popularity outside Oklahoma City is unusually low for so dominant a player.
“his approval rating outside of his home market seems to be the lowest we've seen for a player who is that dominant”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: Wemby Gets Revenge, Morey’s Out, and a Trade-Fueled Mega-Mailbag With Kirk Goldsberry and David Jacoby (May 13, 2026) · Listen from 1:41:31
Goldsberry argued the Thunder's biggest playoff red flag is Jalen Williams not performing at his prior level as the clear number two option.
“I think one of the reasons they didn't win last night is because J-Dub wasn't simply at the level we expect him to be at”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: NBA Hot Takes, OKC’s Red Flag, and Giannis vs. Father Time With Kirk Goldsberry and Joe House (Mar 26, 2026) · Listen from 5:20
Episodes
Wemby Gets Revenge, Morey’s Out, and a Trade-Fueled Mega-Mailbag With Kirk Goldsberry and David JacobyThe Bill Simmons Podcast · May 13, 2026 · 2 h 4 min
Bill Simmons and Kirk Goldsberry break down the Spurs' Game 5 win and Daryl Morey's firing, then join David Jacoby for an NBA mailbag and trade predictions.
- NBA Hot Takes, OKC’s Red Flag, and Giannis vs. Father Time With Kirk Goldsberry and Joe House
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Mar 26, 2026 · 1 h 36 min
Bill Simmons, Kirk Goldsberry and Joe House debate OKC's vulnerabilities, All-NBA cases, Houston's bad vibes and whether any team should trade for Giannis.
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