Other documentaries HBO should do on Thunder

Other documentaries HBO should do on Thunder

Published Nov. 4, 2014 2:47 p.m. ET

A documentary featuring Kevin Durant called "The Offseason" airs at 9 tonight on HBO. It's a behind-the-scenes look at what the Thunder All-Star did this summer, including an inside look at Durant with Team USA preparing for the FIBA World Cup as well as his upcoming free agency after next season.

Durant's story is sure to be interesting, but here are a few other Thunder documentaries that are waiting to get the Green Light.

Inside the Trainers Room -- a look at the Thunder injuries

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Watch for the 33-minute, real-time shot of Kevin Durant strapping on his boot that covers his fractured right foot. It's intense and gripping as Durant fastens, then re-fastens the straps to get the pressure just right. He's a perfectionist on the court – and off. 

Meanwhile, watch as team officials order crutches in bulk, getting a sweet 2-for-1 deal and check out the lockerroom attendants as they poll the players to see what kind of ice – crushed or cubed – they want for applying to their sore body parts.

The best part of the show is watching Russell Westbrook surf the internet, finally landing on WebMd and keying in, "What to wear with a hand fracture."

Serge Ibaka: The transformation

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The man you know is no longer. Once a feared defensive player, the best shot-blocker in the league and a force in the paint, Ibaka has  changed.

Serge Ibaka has gone Euro-soft.

Watch as Ibaka changes his game from a defensive presence to an outside jump-shot savant. 

Ibaka goes from fierce to flopping in one, short offseason. Basketball is about passion and heart, hustle and defense, but this documentary is just Ibaka shooting rack after rack of 24-foot, fall-away 3-pointers.

Perry Jones: A life on Instangram

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The camera pans a dark room with a single light coming from the corner. It's Jones, the Thunder guard, who has gone from the bench to the starting lineup, sitting at his computer, alone. 

He's hovered over his computer watching Youtube clips, checking out everything trending in the world of social media.

Jones explains to the camera what makes comedy, how to get a laugh, what filters to use on Instagram to show off tattoos and, naturally, all of his favorite links, jokes and selfless from social media.

No one on the Thunder team posts more videos and Vines than Jones does, and he takes us on a tour of his mind on how comes to choose what to post.

Like this one, where he shows off his skills:  

Or this one where he shows off himself in an artsy way:

Or this one where tries his hand at some comedy:

There's so much to learn about Jones and we get a look at it all, from his cellphone plan to his choices in emoticons. It's a "must-DVR" special.

Scott Brooks: An ode to beige

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Wide-angle shot of Brooks standing in front of a walk-in close that looks to be the size of a football field. His arms are spread wide in front of dozens and dozens of suits.

No one plays it more neutral when it comes to fashion and form than Scott Brooks does.

The Oklahoma City Thunder coach will answer any question you might ask by re-directing it to teamwork and defense and he'll wear brown, tan or some other shade of tope at any and every occasion.

It's a remarkable run, and we're not talking about his coaching abilities. Instead, the documentary explores his closet. It's fascinating. Who knew there were so many different types of brown.

Shoes, ties, pants, belts and of course, an in-depth look at Brooks' constant concern over when to wear tweed.

You might How Brooks will look, but the documentary explores so much more, like what works in the huddle,  what breathes on the sideline, what looks best behind the podium while talking to the media and, of course, what matches best with brown.

Follow Andrew Gilman on Twitter: @andrewgilmanOK

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