July 29, 2026, 5:30 p.m. CT
The school year is around the corner. Sweltering triple-digit temperatures in July mean teachers and students across the country are about to embark on another nine-month school year. Enjoying his NBA offseason, Jared McCain went to social media to help out.
McCain recently posted on his Instagram story that he wants to help clear out teachers’ wishlist items. Of course, most wish lists consist of school supplies that staff members usually pay out of their own pocket.
Plenty of teachers took up McCain’s offer. Including locally. The 22-year-old joined the Oklahoma City Thunder as part of a 2026 NBA trade deadline acquisition. The buy-low move paid dividends in the following months. He helped them finish five wins shy of back-to-back titles.
Now with an NBA offseason under his belt, McCain can fully feel comfortable on the Thunder. Considering their cost-cutting moves of moving on from Lu Dort, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins, he’ll have more added to his plate on offense.
It didn’t take long for McCain to become an OKC fan favorite. Now, he’s earning more grace from the Thunder fanbase by helping out teachers in the state. Cool to see the NBA player give back to the community.
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