Jared McCain showcases gold nail polish at Thunder Media Day

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Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Jared McCain showcases gold nail polish at Thunder Media Day
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At the Oklahoma City Thunder Media Day, Jared McCain wore gold nail polish as a statement of his ambition for the upcoming NBA season. McCain, entering his third NBA season, expressed his seriousness about winning a championship, stating, "Gold is the standard." This marks his first full season with the Thunder after being traded from the Philadelphia 76ers. Thunder General Manager Greg Presti praised McCain's unique skills and confidence as he prepares for the season. The Thunder will play their first preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 6.

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  • •Jared McCain wore gold nail polish at Thunder Media Day.
  • •He aims to win a championship this season.
  • •This is McCain's first full season with the Thunder.
  • •Greg Presti highlighted McCain's potential in training camp.
  • •Thunder's first preseason game is against the Pelicans on Oct. 6.
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Jared McCain is shooting for greatness this upcoming NBA season , and his nail polish color is there to prove how serious he is. McCain showed up to Oklahoma City Thunder Media Day with gold nail polish, so a reporter asked him to show off the color he decided on ahead of the 2026-2027 season. “Gold is the standard. We are trying to win a […] The post Why Jared McCain chose gold nail polish for media day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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