Express integration worked for Jared McCain in OKC

Jared McCain admits that he did not expect ” no way » to be transferred. “ To be honest, I didn’t think it would happen. There was no sign », it turned out, earlier in the weekformer Sixers player, sent to Oklahoma City in exchange for several draft picks.

A week later, his sense of surprise seems to have worn off as he gets used to his new surroundings. With last season’s title-winning Thunder in touch with players, coaches and managers, he revealed “ champion of culture ».

« You see from the outside how this team works, but you never know what it’s like until you’re on the inside. Even if you’re only here for a week, you immediately notice the culture they have here, the principles they adhere to. We understand why they… we are so good. It was immediate, even with Sam Presti, it was immediate », reports the 21-year-old.

Barely there, Jared McCain was sent into the deep end by Mark Dayno. After two relatively low-key first outings against the Rockets and Lakers, he has shown himself in his favor during a trip to the Suns floor two days ago. With a particularly striking offensive sequence in the second quarter, which allowed him to reach a total of 12 points in this match.

For example, Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein

« The selflessness of this team is truly impressive. And for me, the fact that they give me the confidence to be myself on the field as soon as I get there… I think that makes everyone’s life easier. And yes, they did a great job helping me adjust », remarks the player after this meeting.

Last night in a loss against the Bucksthe last one was still mobilized for more than 20 minutes, to reach 13 scored points. While he lost momentum with the Sixers, where he lost minutes due to injuries and the arrival of VJ Edgecombe, Jared McCain appears to be well on his way to regaining his color.

In any case, his coach speaks of a successful integration, although it is not obvious on paper. ” What he does is very difficult. This is an unexpected situation for him. He joins a team that has collectively thrived, with plenty of continuity, yet feels like he’s always been there. To his credit, he is confident and aggressive while playing in our system. », described by Marc Daigneault.

A situation that reminds the latter of the integrations of Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein at the beginning of last season. ” It also reminds me of how (Ajayi) Mitchell was able to fit in. These guys fit into the team and give the impression that they have been around for a long time. This is a testament to his talent, his game awareness, his team spirit and basketball IQ. He did a great job. »

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How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.