Aday Mara mentions NBA legends as he joins Oklahoma City Thunder
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Aday Mara, selected 12th overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2026 NBA Draft, is noted for his exceptional height at 7-foot-3. The Thunder are expected to benefit from his unique skill set both offensively and defensively. During his introductory press conference, Mara cited NBA legends Marc Gasol, Pau Gasol, Arvydas Sabonis, and Hakeem Olajuwon as influences on his game. He aims to incorporate various elements from their playing styles as he transitions into the NBA. Mara could play a significant role for Team Spain in upcoming international competitions.
- •Mara stands at 7-foot-3, the tallest player in Thunder history.
- •He was drafted after a championship season at Michigan.
- •He aims to emulate aspects of Gasol and Olajuwon.
- •Mara is expected to lead Team Spain in future competitions.
- •His unique build and skills may change the Thunder's gameplay.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Aday Mara name-drops 4 NBA legends he models his game after
"Aday Mara name-drops 4 NBA legends he models his game after.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NBA•Jun 28, 2026, 8:00 PMBennett Stirtz credits Ben McCollum for reaching NBA: 'He was a great influence'
- NBA•Jun 28, 2026, 6:00 PMAdding Aday Mara, Sam Presti explains importance of OKC's rim protection
- NBA•Jun 28, 2026, 5:45 PMBennett Stirtz officially introduced by Oklahoma City Thunder
- NBA•Jun 28, 2026, 5:00 PMAday Mara offers early impressions of OKC Thunder: 'I'm excited'
- NBA•Jun 28, 2026, 4:01 PMAday Mara will reach out to these 2 former OKC Thunder players for help
- NBA•Jun 28, 2026, 2:50 PMRichard Jefferson Responds to Rumor Timofey Mozgov Wasn’t Invited to Cavaliers Reunion
