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Thunder rookie Aday Mara impresses teammates during training camp

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 10:36 PM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Thunder rookie Aday Mara impresses teammates during training camp

Summary

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Aday Mara is making significant progress with the team during training camp in preparation for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Selected 12th overall, the 7-foot-3 center has garnered praise from veteran Kenrich Williams, who believes Mara has the potential to be an All-Defensive player. General Manager Sam Presti highlighted Mara's defensive skills and ability to adapt to the Thunder's defensive schemes. Mara will make his preseason debut against the New Orleans Pelicans next Tuesday.

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By the Numbers

•Aday Mara was selected 12th overall by the Thunder.
•Kenrich Williams praised Mara's defensive potential.
•Mara will debut in the preseason against the Pelicans next Tuesday.
•Thunder General Manager Sam Presti emphasizes the importance of rim protection.

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10:36 PMYahoo Sports — How Aday ‘Big Spain’ Mara’s All-Defensive potential will keep Thunder dynasty rolling into future

What they're saying

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season, Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Aday Mara is already making headway with his new teammates, including veteran Kenrich Williams, who’s already thoroughly impressed with the 7-foot-3 prospect. The Thunder selected Mara 12th overall this year , giving Oklahoma City another lottery one year […] The post How Aday ‘Big Spain’ Mara’s All-Defensive potential will keep Thunder dynasty rolling into future appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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