Jared McCain offers under-the-radar knowledge that should aid in Thunder repeat run

Mar 15, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain (3) celebrates after scoring against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesJared McCain has been on an absolute tear since crossing conferences ahead of February's trade deadline, posting incredibly efficient averages of 11.9 points on 47.5 percent shooting from the floor and 44.4 percent shooting from deep with the OKC Thunder.

However, perhaps his most impactful trait in aiding a hopeful repeat title run for Oklahoma City is not his newfound production but rather his already established knowledge of Eastern…