John Rohde, OKC Thunder Beat Writer

 

Oklahoma tornadoes: OU's Merv Johnson 'was extremely lucky, but I wasn't very smart' with weather decisions May 22, 2013 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Oklahoma director of football operations Merv Johnson was driving back from a charity golf tournament during the tornado. Read More
Chris Harrison flew over Oklahoma as Moore tornado hit May 21, 2013 Former KWTV sportscaster recalls covering 1999 tornado. Read More
Oklahoma City Thunder: What could Serge Ibaka learn from Hakeem Olajuwon? May 19, 2013 Serge Ibaka said working with Hakeem Olajuwon in the offseason is a possibility. But are the skills that made Olajuwon so good the type of thing that can be passed on to others? Read More
Oklahoma City Thunder: The 2012-13 season by the numbers May 18, 2013 From Kevin Durant's minutes to Serge Ibaka's blocks to the number of technical fouls OKC had — John Rohde gives you all the key stats for the Thunder's season. Read More
Oklahoma City Thunder: Looking back on the best and worst of the 2012-13 season May 18, 2013 John Rohde looks at the top moments, top performances, best wins and worst losses of this season and give OKC fans some key dates to watch this summer. Read More
OKC Thunder: Thunder trio praise fans before potential departures May 17, 2013 It remains to be seen if free agents Derek Fisher, Kevin Martin and Ronnie Brewer will return, but this season left an impression on how they felt about the team's fan support. Read More
TNT remarks from Thunder season finale May 17, 2013   Comments from the TNT crew that covered Game 5 of the Thunder’s second-round playoff series against Memphis on Wednesday night at Chesapeake Energy Arena: Mike Fratello on Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley: “He is sneaky-fast. Read More
OKC Thunder: Game 5 by the numbers May 16, 2013 4: Consecutive losses for the Thunder to end its season, the second straight season it has ended on a four-game losing streak. 16: Missed shots for Kevin Durant, who was 5 of 21. 19: Missed 3-point attempts by the Thunder, which was 6 of 25. 18.2: Percent shooting for Durant in the fourth quarters and... Read More
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John Rohde

Sports Senior Reporter

John Rohde joined The Oklahoman staff in January of 1987 as a sports columnist. He has covered all college sports, plus the Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans/OKC Hornets and professional golf. Rohde also has served as a beat writer for OU football and basketball and currently is covering the NBA and the OKC Thunder. Rohde is married, has a son, was raised in Boulder, Colo., and was a 1982 graduate from the University of Arizona.

  • RohdeOK Former #OSU star Tony Allen and Grizzlies step up for Oklahoma tornado victims. #classymove LINK
    Wed, May. 22 2013 09:08:22 PM CST
  • RohdeOK Oklahoma tornadoes: OU's Merv Johnson 'was extremely lucky, but I wasn't very smart' with weather decisions LINK
    Wed, May. 22 2013 07:38:18 PM CST
  • RohdeOK Brilliant piece of writing by @didi8367 on Oklahomans and tornadoes. Not a word out of place. LINK @bbjsports
    Wed, May. 22 2013 09:44:36 AM CST
  • RohdeOK RT @chrisbharrison flew over Oklahoma as Moore tornado hit. LINK @NewsOKSports
    Tue, May. 21 2013 10:51:07 PM CST
  • RohdeOK RT Oklahoma schools playing with heavy hearts after deadly tornado. LINK
    Tue, May. 21 2013 10:47:03 PM CST
  • RohdeOK Former OKC sportscaster Chris Harrison of "The Bachelor" flew over Oklahoma as Moore tornado hit. LINK
    Tue, May. 21 2013 10:33:51 PM CST
  • RohdeOK Chris Harrison flew over Oklahoma as Moore tornado hit LINK
    Tue, May. 21 2013 10:27:54 PM CST
  • RohdeOK RT @frcoulter Toby Keith, Carrie Underwood, Reba, Vince Gill and Garth Brooks...Relief concert for Oklahoma? #oktornado
    Tue, May. 21 2013 07:42:33 PM CST
  • RohdeOK RT @CKCash30: @RohdeOK Please RT LINK ALL proceeds go to @Redcross via @Teespring! #OKCstrong Thank you! LINK
    Tue, May. 21 2013 07:41:05 PM CST
  • RohdeOK RT @RPendergraft: An incredible photo from Moore by Alex Lauderdale of Tulsa. As an Okie this breaks my heart! #PrayForOklahoma LINK
    Tue, May. 21 2013 01:07:16 PM CST
  • RohdeOK RT @colea45: An amazing donation by an amazing person @KDTrey5. Blessed to have amazing friends.
    Tue, May. 21 2013 01:05:56 PM CST
  • RohdeOK RT @ESPNDanaOneil: My 9 year old idolizes Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5). With his pledge to the Red Cross, Durant today is my hero too.
    Tue, May. 21 2013 01:02:17 PM CST
  • RohdeOK Please RT @kdtrey5 @russwest44 @SHAQ @nba @okcthunder @dailythunder Use this avatar to support Okla. victims. LINK
    Tue, May. 21 2013 11:23:26 AM CST
  • RohdeOK RT @KDTrey5 steps forward and gives $1 million matching gift to the ARC for disaster relief, text "REDCROSS" to 90999 for a $10 donation.
    Tue, May. 21 2013 11:19:54 AM CST
  • RohdeOK Please RT @TobyKeithMusic @carrieunderwood @vincegill @blakeshelton Use this avatar to support Okla. victims. LINK
    Tue, May. 21 2013 10:56:35 AM CST
  • RohdeOK Please RT @chrisbharrison @Barry_Switzer @CoachPatJones @ErinAndrews Use this avatar to support Okla. victims. LINK
    Tue, May. 21 2013 10:52:46 AM CST
  • RohdeOK Show Oklahoma tornado victims your thoughts and prayers are with them. Use this avatar. Does anyone know its origin? LINK
    Tue, May. 21 2013 10:37:23 AM CST
  • RohdeOK Thanks to all those checking in with us in Oklahoma, and here is how to help the tornado victims. #pleaseretweet LINK
    Tue, May. 21 2013 08:39:15 AM CST
  • RohdeOK #Thunder: What could @sergeibaka9 learn from Hakeem Olajuwon? LINK
    Sun, May. 19 2013 08:48:46 PM CST
  • RohdeOK Oklahoma City Thunder: What could Serge Ibaka learn from Hakeem Olajuwon? LINK
    Sun, May. 19 2013 06:15:44 PM CST
  • RohdeOK RT @Babakendall Lived in OKC 27 yrs. Now in Dallas. LOVE THE #THUNDER!! Bad luck this year, not bad players. Praying for them.
    Sat, May. 18 2013 08:33:11 PM CST
  • RohdeOK #Thunder: Looking back on the best and worst of the 2012-13 season LINK
    Sat, May. 18 2013 08:14:47 PM CST
  • RohdeOK #Thunder 2012-13 season finale of "By The Numbers." LINK
    Sat, May. 18 2013 08:12:56 PM CST
  • RohdeOK Oklahoma City Thunder: Looking back on the best and worst of the 2012-13 season LINK
    Sat, May. 18 2013 06:52:04 PM CST
  • RohdeOK Oklahoma City Thunder: The 2012-13 season by the numbers LINK
    Sat, May. 18 2013 06:11:30 PM CST
  • RohdeOK OKC Thunder: Thunder trio praise fans before potential departures LINK
    Sat, May. 18 2013 06:05:28 AM CST
  • RohdeOK TNT remarks from Thunder season finale LINK
    Fri, May. 17 2013 11:11:39 AM CST
  • RohdeOK OKC Thunder excels in national exposure LINK
    Thu, May. 16 2013 06:21:04 PM CST
  • RohdeOK OKC Thunder: Grizzlies' Tayshaun Prince says Kevin Durant was tough to cover LINK
    Thu, May. 16 2013 01:30:01 AM CST
  • RohdeOK Our pleasure. Thanks for the kind words. RT @holydudejoe @DarnellMayberry thanks for your great work this season. You guys are awesome.
    Thu, May. 16 2013 01:05:15 AM CST
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