Jared McCain feels honored to play in his very first postseason run in the NBA

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After a season and a half with the Philadelphia 76ers, Jared McCain was surprisingly traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was a big-time change for McCain because many thought he would be a fixture in Philly.

Now, he has quickly become an important player for the Thunder. Not only did he land with a team that offers him a bright opportunity in the Playoffs, but he is also playing for a team that is ready to defend their championship.

Jared McCain is happy to play in the Playoffs for the first time with OKC

At the trade deadline, the Thunder managed to pull off another great trade by snatching McCain from the 76ers. The defending champions needed a boost with their perimeter shooting, so getting McCain was a big-time solution.

Considering McCain is arguably the best shooter from the 2024 Draft, this was yet another steal for Thunder general manager Sam Presti. Now, they have an eager McCain who is ready to contribute to another championship run.

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As a second-year player, McCain is ecstatic to be playing in the Playoffs. Not only is he playing in the postseason, but he is playing high-stakes basketball with the favorite to win it all.

"I'm super excited. First of all, I'm proud of finishing the season... I’m just grateful to be here. Super excited for playoff basketball. I’ve watched it all my life, and it’s going to be super fun to be a part of," McCain said after the Thunder's 82nd game of the regular season.

McCain seems like a player who will be staying in the league for a long time. He is ready to keep showing that he belongs in the league, and this first postseason run with the Thunder will be his first chance to showcase himself on the biggest stage possible.

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