Participating in a tradition, Jared McCain had the chance to visit the OKC National Memorial and Museum. Sam Presti joined him on his tour around the site as he became the latest addition to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Anytime the Thunder add a new NBA player, they’re required to visit the museum. It is a memorial site that honors the victims, survivors, rescuers and everybody affected by the Oklahoma City bombing that happened in Apr. 1995. The tragedy was an act of domestic terrorism.
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Since relocating in 2008, the Thunder have always been proud of their state history — even its darkest chapters. The Oklahoma City bombing is one of the United States’ biggest acts of terrorism. That said, McCain first learned about it on his recent visit.
“Just being able to capture the history of why some of the stuff is here in the first place. The tragedy that happened,” McCain said. “I didn’t know anything about it. Being able to learn about it and what it means to the community.”
The Thunder added McCain at the NBA trade deadline in a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. The buy-low move has worked out tremendously so far. The 22-year-old has been a much-needed scoring punch off the bench for OKC. Something they’ve lacked over the years.
Always cool to hear an NBA player’s thoughts on the OKC landmark. Especially someone who’s seldom spent time in OKC before he was traded, like McCain. He seemed to have a proper sense of respect and gratitude for how the event shaped the state’s history.
This article originally appeared on OKC Thunder Wire: Jared McCain reflects on visiting OKC National Memorial and Museum