Aday Mara Delivers Dominant Rookie Debut for Thunder

Oklahoma City's Aday Mara made a significant impact in his preseason debut, recording 12 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and three blocks in just 18 minutes. The 7-foot-3 center went perfect from the field with five-of-five shooting while also hitting both free throws during Tuesday night's exhibition game against New Orleans. Despite Oklahoma City losing 116-110 to the Pelicans, Mara started the contest and showcased elite rim protection alongside his scoring ability in front of a packed arena. His performance highlighted why he was selected as the No. 12 overall pick by Mark Daigneault's Thunder organization earlier this year.