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Thunder Rookie Aday Mara Puts NBA on Notice After What He Just Did

The Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Aday Mara looked like an immediate steal as soon as he hit the floor in his preseason debut against the New Orleans Pelicans.Mara finished his night with 12 points, nine rebounds, three assists and three blocks in just 18 minutes.
Thunder Rookie Aday Mara Puts NBA on Notice After What He Just Did

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: Aday Mara speaks to the media after he is drafted twelfth overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) Getty

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