The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen their season come to a close and the final grades are in. Let's examine Cason Wallace's rookie season.
The Oklahoma City Thunder capped off a brilliant 2023-24 campaign with a 57-25 record that saw the Bricktown boys win their first playoff series since 2016. Despite falling in six games to the eventual Western Conference Champion Dallas Mavericks in the second round, the Thunder season could be described as nothing short of a success.
However, as soon as Summer League rolled around, it was clear why Wallace was worthy of a top-ten pick. He instantly changes the game defensively playing as if he is a safety in football jumping passing lanes, sparking transition and knocking down triples. The rookie was impressive with 42 percent shooting from beyond the arc with excellent pick-and-roll defensive chops that ranked in the 88th percentile in the NBA. Grading Wallace relative to role and expectations there is little to pick apart with his game.
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