Aday Mara joins Oklahoma City Thunder ahead of NBA season

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Spanish center Aday Mara has joined the Oklahoma City Thunder as they prepare for the upcoming NBA season. The 2.18-meter rookie, selected 12th in the recent draft, aims to contribute to the team’s pursuit of a championship.

During Media Day, Mara expressed deep respect for the previous generation of Spanish basketball stars, specifically citing Pau and Marc Gasol, Ricky Rubio, Juan Carlos Navarro, Rudy Fernández, and Sergio Llull as major influences on his development. He noted that he attempts to incorporate elements from various legends, including Hakeem Olajuwon and Arvydas Sabonis, to build his own unique style of play.

In addition to Mara’s arrival, Thunder wing Jalen Williams addressed his upcoming season, stating his primary focus is proving he can remain healthy following previous injury struggles. The team is scheduled to begin its regular season on October 20 against the San Antonio Spurs.

Entities

Aday Mara · Jalen Williams · Marc Gasol · Oklahoma City Thunder · Pau Gasol · San Antonio Spurs · Shai Gilgeous-Alexander · Victor Wembanyama

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