The Thunder Just ROBBED the NBA…
JARED MCCAIN TO OKC THUNDER! Gabriel Ebersole breaks down Sam Presti’s masterclass, obtaining the people’s rookie of the year, 21 year old Philadelphia 76ers (by way of Duke University basketball via the 16th pick of the 2024 NBA Draft) guard Jared McCain for…just about nothing. Only trading the Houston Rockets’ first round pick and a trio of seconds, OKC got superstar upside on a rookie deal. We go over the trade, broken by Shams Charania, and McCain’s fit with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA), Chet, JDub, Mark, and the Thunder.
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just finished editing and saw the news – NEW VID VERY SOON, SUB (& Thunder) UP ‼️⛈️
I see the offense but he is horrible on defense
Keep it Up 🌩⛈️⛈️#TTFU #ELST
The Thunder finding a way to get even smaller isn't a complete surprise. But, it also wasn't on my Bingo card, either
Low risk pick up with potential super star upside solid move by presti but kinda implies topic might get traded
How is his defense though
Didn't joe come from philly too😂
Hey, man, it's been a long day at work. So I looked it up and this is what i found:
Oklahoma City: A+
😂
I love this trade he's already a good shooter he's going to be a better shooter coach chip
So another AJ Mitchell
Bro Shai, Chet, Lu, Ajay, Dieng, Caruso, Ihart all being out for tonights game vs the Spurs is the funniest thing I've heard this week. LMFAO. OKC Bros aren't even flopping anymore, they went straight to swerving. Some of the excuses are hilarious. What a bunch of chickens 🤣😂 OKC are mickey mouse champions lol MJ, Curry, Duncan Dynasties would NEVER duck an opponent in their prime. Spurs really did a number on their confidence
IN SAM PRESTI WE TRUST LETS GOOO 🗣️⚡️⚡️
On a roster where nobody is healthy let’s go trade for someone else who’s injured and can’t play that makes sense
We got mason pumlee . Ous went to bulls
I love McCain as a player, but part of me thinks he might not get much run with how our team is currently built. I wish we could've had more help in the rebounding department because those games when we're outclassed on the glass are just brutal. Is it a rotation thing? Could we have played Ous and more Carlsen to match up with size? Anyway, I trust Mark still, of course. And more so, I trust Presti.
JWill, JDub & Jared TikTok videos are coming LOL.
He gets healthy fully it's a steal I literally had to double check when I saw the name of who we traded for because I thought noway Philly trades him just a yr after drafting him
In full conclusion
Okc received – Isaiah Joe and Jared McCain
76ers received – 1 first round and 3 second round picks
Don't really understand the trade because OKC has an entire team of guards. Their need is a small forward with some size…ironically somebody like Giddey who they gave up. McCain will never play here. Keep in mind Topic at some point will start playing and he's an incredible player.
Okc just robbed the 76ers again I can’t believe this they robbed them blind for literally nothing.
Dieng traded shortly after this video must’ve posted 😢
Damn I really like this trade!!! Since McCain in the league I have been tracking on his performance, he is such a likable guy and a good player.
I love the trade I think it’s a great move especially since sga will be out for quite some time and will be back during the second half of the season. I love to see ajay Mitchell and McCain be the back court in a lot games once Mitchell comes back that will be great. Wonder how Jared will play along side jdub and maybe sga if he has a bigger role. My main concern is the defense yeah we have damn near the whole roster that can play defense but I don’t if he is that aggressive on that side of the ball.
How is that going help against wemby!
Jared McCain was a prospect I was excited for when he was coming into the league. Insane we managed to get him
I think Baylor Sheierman of Boston would fit this team perfectly. Wish I had a line to Presti to let him roll that thought around in his beautiful mind
As a Philadelphia 76ers fan from the 70s, I can tell you that the majority of Sixers fans are angry that the stupid Sixers got rid of last year‘s runaway rookie of the year before his injury. The guy can shoot plays well off ball good basketball IQ can shoot the rock if I didn’t say that already can play point guard has a good eye for the assist. His defense is respectable, but he’s definitely not a turnstile he’s young. He’s going to get better and even right now he can drop 30 on any team in any game given the minutes. He could hit seven three-pointers in a game if he’s given the time !!! not that Oklahoma needs him to do that, but he’s capable guaranteed. He dropped 30 for us last year in a game and he was a rookie. Good theft by Oklahoma I said to my Sixers guys he’s gonna get a title before Joel Embiid that is the most Sixers thing ever.
VJ Edge pushed McCain out…guards are done in OKC for years…all draft picks go to the front court. Sam Presti also has a good history in round 2. Love the trade…hope it hits as expected.