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Aday Mara ready to defend against Victor Wembanyama for OKC Thunder

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 3:27 AM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Aday Mara ready to defend against Victor Wembanyama for OKC Thunder

Summary

Aday Mara expressed his readiness to become the Oklahoma City Thunder's primary defender against Victor Wembanyama. The Thunder selected Mara in the 2026 NBA Draft after their loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. At 7'3", Mara dominated as a center at Michigan, averaging 12.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game. He understands the challenge of guarding Wembanyama and looks forward to contributing to the team, aiming to strengthen their roster after their recent success.

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By the Numbers

•Mara joins the Thunder after being drafted in 2026.
•He averaged 12.1 points and 2.6 blocks per game at Michigan.
•Mara acknowledges the challenge of defending Wembanyama.
•The Thunder aim to build on their recent playoff success.
•The Thunder vs Spurs rivalry is expected to intensify.

Latest Updates

4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Aday Mara 'excited' to help Thunder in slowing down Victor Wembanyama
3:27 AMYahoo Sports — Aday Mara reveals he is ready to become Victor Wembanyama stopper for the OKC Thunder

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