Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain remains grateful for his trade from the Philadelphia 76ers, which he’s made clear before, but a gift from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had him doubling down. Gilgeous-Alexander gifted his teammates watches after winning his second MVP award this season.
McCain showed his appreciation for Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder in a new episode of his vlog.
“Thank God for the trade deadline. Shoutout Sam Presti,” McCain said. “So thankful for Shai.”
Although Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jared McCain, and the Thunder’s season came to an end against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, ending their quest to repeat as back-to-back champions, fans are eager to watch them run it back. McCain will enter his first Thunder training camp in the fall.
Jared McCain’s heartfelt message to Thunder fans
Thunder guard Jared McCain has embraced his new fanbase after his trade from the 76ers. McCain played at a high level as one of the Thunder’s most efficient 3-point shooters, a trend that carried into the postseason.
For McCain, it’s the Thunder fans that make it easy for the love to be two-fold.
“Everywhere I’ve gone, they’re always trying to help and always trying, always, no matter what,” McCain explained.
McCain later described it as Thunder fans paying it forward for him.
“So whether it’s being able to just pay for somebody’s coffee, help somebody out, give someone a picture, like whatever it is, I try and do that,” McCain said. “I think that love just kind of all comes back around to you and that energy comes back, and that allows me to fall in love with a city.”
Most people from California aren't exactly dying to move to OKC when they've never been there before. I asked Jared McCain about sort of falling in love with his new home city.
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— Michael Martin (@MichaelOnSports) May 31, 2026
McCain will be entering his third season in 2026-27.
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