Dusty May pumped after Thunder draft Aday Mara
7-foot-1 Spanish center brings rim protection and lob-dunk upside to OKC’s frontcourt.
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Dusty May is ecstatic after landing 7-foot-1 center Aday Mara in the 2026 NBA Draft. Mara, a 20-year-old Spanish big man, offers elite rim protection and lob-dunk potential, immediately addressing Oklahoma City’s need for interior defense and frontcourt versatility. The Thunder selected Mara with the 28th overall pick, adding a high-upside prospect to a roster already stacked with young talent like Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, and Cason Wallace.
