Jared McCain and the Oklahoma City Thunder look like a match made in basketball heaven—and it's only been a few months since the 76ers trade sent the second-year guard to the Sooner State.
In the Thunder's Game 1 playoff victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, McCain showed exactly why he's quickly become a fan favorite. With the crowd buzzing, he faked a transition three-pointer, only to whip a pass to Ajay Mitchell in the corner. Mitchell, showing the same unselfishness, immediately fired the ball back to McCain, who drained the third of his four triples on the night.
That kind of two-way trust is what makes the Thunder's young core so dangerous. After his final three-pointer, McCain flashed his signature hand sign to the crowd—and the fans didn't hesitate to mirror it back. The moment was so electric that McCain's brother shared a screenshot in the family group chat.
"I gotta get that framed," McCain said, grinning from ear to ear.
It's that combination of skill, swagger, and team-first mentality that has Thunder fans already dreaming of a deep playoff run. And for McCain, it's clear he's found a home in Oklahoma City—on the court and in the hearts of the fans.
