Aday Mara seeks guidance from former Thunder players Ibaka and Abrines
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Aday Mara, selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the No. 12 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, plans to reach out to former players Serge Ibaka and Alex Abrines for assistance in adjusting to life in the NBA. During his introductory press conference, the 21-year-old center expressed his desire to learn more about Oklahoma City and its community, noting a connection to the city. Mara, who contributed to Michigan's national championship run, aims to transition effectively from college basketball to the NBA.
- •Aday Mara drafted No. 12 by Oklahoma City Thunder.
- •Plans to contact Serge Ibaka and Alex Abrines.
- •Mara expresses love for Oklahoma City.
- •Contributed to Michigan's national championship.
- •Transitioning from college to professional basketball.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Aday Mara will reach out to these 2 former OKC Thunder players for help
"Aday Mara will reach out to these 2 former Oklahoma City Thunder players for help.
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