With his team in the midst of a back-and-forth Finals series, Haviland spoke with Athlon Sports’ Sam Suzuki. He shared the genesis behind his persona, recounted some of his interactions with players over the years and discussed his work in behavioral health.

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers meet in Game 3 of the NBA Finals Wednesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

OKC sits two wins away from an NBA title. Part of their success comes from what Mark Daigneault calls a flat locker room.

The Oklahoma City Thunder responded to the pressure of a 2-1 series deficit with composure, adjustments, and a superstar performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

So transfixed by not only the team, but also the city, Anderson’s magazine story was the precursor to “Boom Town” — Anderson’s book, published in 2018, that intertwines the rise of Oklahoma City with Thunder basketball. “Boom Town” is equal parts historical and hysterical in telling the story of Oklahoma City.

Historically, the best defenses are able to get stops without fouling. But OKC engulfs attacks not despite its hacking but because of it.

Heading into Monday's Game 5 of the NBA Finals at home against the Indiana Pacers, with the best-of-seven series tied 2-2, Caruso is as big of a reason as any why the Thunder are two wins from the franchise's first title since moving to Oklahoma City.

The NBA postseason is where narratives are created and legends are born — it’s the most exciting time of the year. Some teams are playing with house money, whil