Jay Willams praises Oklahoma City and San Antonio for draft success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 2:02 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Jay Willams commented on the 2026 NBA Draft, stating that Oklahoma City and San Antonio emerged as winners. He noted the addition of Aday Mara for OKC, highlighting his 7’4 wingspan and the depth he can provide against San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama. Willams emphasized the importance of physicality, pointing to a new recruit for San Antonio from UConn who can enhance their frontcourt presence. This analysis follows both teams' recent playoff performances, including OKC's run to the NBA Finals.
- •Jay Willams highlights OKC's selection of Aday Mara
- •Willams praises San Antonio's frontcourt improvements
- •Mara's 7'4 wingspan noted for matchup with Wembanyama
- •New San Antonio recruit adds physicality and rebounding
- •Draft success follows competitive playoff appearances for both teams
- 2:02 PMYahoo Sports — Jay Willams says OKC and the Spurs won the draft: …
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