OKC Thunder support Aday Mara's offseason conditioning efforts in Spain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder are assisting Aday Mara, the 12th pick in the 2026 NBA draft, improve his conditioning this offseason. Athletic Performance Director Maral Javadifar is working closely with Mara in Spain to prepare him for the NBA's fast pace. Mara also aims to help Spain in upcoming FIBA World Cup qualifiers against Portugal on August 28 and Greece on August 31. His successful conditioning is vital as he transitions from college basketball, where he contributed significantly to Michigan's national championship run.
- •Mara was the 12th pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
- •Javadifar previously worked with the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- •Mara aims to improve conditioning for the NBA's speed.
- •Spain's FIBA World Cup qualifiers start on August 28.
- •Mara had a key role in Michigan's national championship team.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — How OKC Thunder are helping Aday Mara improve NBA conditioning this offseason
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