NOW KOCO FIVE SPORTS, OKC THUNDER’S CASON WALLACE MADE A MAJOR IMPACT OFF THE BENCH DURING THE TEAM’S NBA FINALS RUN. REALLY ALL SEASON LONG. AND TONIGHT, THANKS TO THE OKLAHOMA SPORTS HALL OF FAME, I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO TALK WITH WALLACE ABOUT THE UNFORGETTABLE YEAR. YOU WERE AND SPRAYED EVERYONE IN THE AUDIENCE. AT LEAST I KNOW IT WAS SPECIAL TO GET DIFFERENT VIEWPOINTS. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THE CELEBRATIONS? I’D SAY MINUS THE CHAMPAGNE. I’D SAY THE FIRST TIME WE STEPPED OFF THE BUS AT THE PARADE AND, YOU KNOW, AT FIRST IT WAS JUST RIDING ALONG. YOU KNOW, WE DIDN’T REALLY KNOW WHAT TO DO. WAS JUST WAVING. AND THEN ONCE WE GOT OFF THE OFF THE BUS AND ALL THE FANS LIT UP AND WE WERE ABLE TO INTERACT WITH EVERYBODY, THAT’S WHAT WE ENJOY MOST, INTERACTING WITH EVERYBODY. AND, YOU KNOW, Y’ALL POUR A LOT INTO US AND US BEING ABLE TO GI

OKC Thunder’s Cason Wallace reflects on NBA Finals celebrations

OKC Thunder player Cason Wallace shared his memorable experiences from the team’s NBA Finals celebrations, highlighting the joy of interacting with fans during the parade.

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Updated: 10:29 PM CDT Aug 1, 2025

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OKC Thunder player Cason Wallace shared his reflections on the team’s NBA Finals celebrations, emphasizing the special moments and interactions with fans.>> Download the KOCO 5 app | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channel”You all remember exactly where you were afraid. Everyone in the audience. At least I know it was special to get different viewpoints,” Wallace said. “What was your favorite part of the celebrations?” asked KOCO 5’s Hannah Hoover.Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.“I’d say the first time we step off the bus, at the parade, you know, at first was a ride along. You know, we didn’t really know what to do as a in. And then once we got off the off the bus and all the fans lit up and we were able to interact with everybody. That’s what we enjoy most, interacting with everybody. And, you know, y’all pour a lot into us and us being able to give that opportunity and say that mom was always great,” Wallace said.Watch the video above to hear more from Wallace.Top Headlines‘Just make it work’: NTSB investigates air traffic control culture after deadly collisionTinker Federal Credit Union experiencing system issues preventing customers from accessing servicesOklahoma Tax Commission denies American Virtual Academy’s eligibilitySuspect on the run after person injured in northwest Oklahoma City shootingRecord-setting ‘megaflash’ lightning strike part of 2017 storm in Oklahoma

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OKC Thunder player Cason Wallace shared his reflections on the team’s NBA Finals celebrations, emphasizing the special moments and interactions with fans.

>> Download the KOCO 5 app | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channel

“You all remember exactly where you were afraid. Everyone in the audience. At least I know it was special to get different viewpoints,” Wallace said.

“What was your favorite part of the celebrations?” asked KOCO 5’s Hannah Hoover.

Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.

“I’d say the first time we step off the bus, at the parade, you know, at first was a ride along. You know, we didn’t really know what to do as a in. And then once we got off the off the bus and all the fans lit up and we were able to interact with everybody. That’s what we enjoy most, interacting with everybody. And, you know, y’all pour a lot into us and us being able to give that opportunity and say that mom was always great,” Wallace said.

Watch the video above to hear more from Wallace.

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