Overview
- McCain scored a playoff career‑high 24 points and posted a plus‑28 off the bench in the Thunder’s 123‑108 Game 3 win on May 23, raising his profile in the Western Conference Finals.
- After the game McCain said he was not trying to ‘prove anybody wrong’ and expressed gratitude to Daryl Morey for drafting him at No. 16, choosing a respectful tone rather than criticizing his former team.
- The February trade sent McCain to Oklahoma City in exchange for multiple picks, including a reported No. 22 pick via Houston and several future second‑rounders, and those selections have yet to be used.
- Thunder teammates and staff credited McCain’s personality and fit with Oklahoma City’s young roster, reflecting Sam Presti’s stated focus on character as well as on‑court ability.
- How the deal is judged will hinge on the Sixers’ draft choices and McCain’s continued production, so observers should track Philadelphia’s June selections and McCain’s role if the Thunder advance further.