‘Sam Presti knows what he’s doing’: Dave Pasch on Thunder acquiring Jared McCain
ESPN announcer Dave Pasch spoke on the Thunder’s recent acquisition of Jared McCain from the Philadelphia 76ers.
KOCO THUNDER PREGAME SHOW. THUNDER ROCKETS ON ABC AT 230. I ASSUME JARED MCCANN IS GOING TO PLAY A LITTLE BIT. AND THAT’S I FOR ME THAT’S ONE OF THE BIGGEST REASONS TO WATCH THE GAME. YEAH. WE SPOKE WITH ESPN ANALYST DAVE PASH. HERE HE IS. ON WHAT HE THINKS ABOUT JARED MCCANN’S ROLE WITH THE THUNDER. SNEAKY SAM PRESTI KNOWS WHAT HE’S DOING. I MEAN, JARED MCCANN LAST YEAR BEFORE HE GOT HURT I KNOW WAS I THINK IT WAS A MONTH INTO THE YEAR. WE WERE LIKE, WOW, THIS GUY MIGHT WIN ROOKIE OF THE YEAR. AND THEN HE GETS HURT. THERE JUST WASN’T A PLACE FOR HIM IN PHILLY. I GUESS THEY’LL FIND A PLACE FOR HIM HERE IN OKLAHOMA CITY, AND I DON’T KNOW HOW IT’S GOING TO PLAY OUT, BUT I’M GUESSING WHEN IT’S ALL SAID AND DONE AT THE END OF THE YEAR, WE’LL LOOK BACK AND SAY THAT WAS PROBABLY ONE OF THE BETTER MOVES MADE AT THE DEADLINE, OF THE BETTER MOVES MADE AT THE DEADLINE IS QUITE HIGH PRAISE, I WOULD SAY. SO. I’M A LOT OF EXPECTATIONS THERE FOR JARED MCKAY AS WELL. I CAN’T WAIT TO WATCH HIM PLAY A LITTLE BIT, BECAUSE I’M CURIOUS TO SEE HOW HE MIGHT FIT IN. HE HAS HAD INJURY ISSUES, PLAYED JUST A LITTLE BIT LAST SEASON, WHAT DAVE PASCH SAID. AND THEN HE HAD A MENISCUS SITUATION AND HAD SOME HAND INJURIES THIS YEAR, SO HE HADN’T REALLY GOTTEN OFF THE GROUND. I THINK THAT’S PART OF THE
‘Sam Presti knows what he’s doing’: Dave Pasch on Thunder acquiring Jared McCain
ESPN announcer Dave Pasch spoke on the Thunder’s recent acquisition of Jared McCain from the Philadelphia 76ers.
Updated: 2:51 PM CST Feb 7, 2026
ESPN announcer Dave Pasch spoke on the Thunder’s recent acquisition of Jared McCain from the Philadelphia 76ers.>> Download the KOCO 5 app | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channel | Sign up for KOCO 5’s Morning NewsletterPasch said McCain joining the Thunder could possibly one of the better moves made ahead of the deadline.Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.Watch the video above to hear more from Pasch and KOCO 5’s Sports Director Bryan Keating and Hannah Hoover on McCain. Top HeadlinesMore bling for your buck? How lab-grown diamonds are changing the engagement gameIntegris Health and United Healthcare dispute leaves patients worried in Oklahoma CityOklahoma City police investigate double homicide in northwest OKCCall for Oklahoma medical marijuana recall sparks concern amongst growersWhy Mariah Carey was chosen to perform at the Olympic Opening Ceremony
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ESPN announcer Dave Pasch spoke on the Thunder’s recent acquisition of Jared McCain from the Philadelphia 76ers.
>> Download the KOCO 5 app | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channel | Sign up for KOCO 5’s Morning Newsletter
Pasch said McCain joining the Thunder could possibly one of the better moves made ahead of the deadline.
Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.
Watch the video above to hear more from Pasch and KOCO 5’s Sports Director Bryan Keating and Hannah Hoover on McCain.
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