Oklahoma City guard Cason Wallace says he\u2019s focused on strength and leadership heading into the new NBA season.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt feels great. I feel like I\u2019ve learned a lot within those two years. And I keep getting better after each season,\u201d Wallace said after Day 1 of Thunder training camp. \u201cSo I\u2019m excited to see what I can do this year.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wallace emphasized that improving his strength was his top priority during the offseason. \u201cJust getting stronger, that\u2019s going to help me on both ends of the floor,\u201d he said. \u201cThat was one of the main focuses.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 20-year-old also praised the team\u2019s chemistry, saying the culture within the Thunder locker room continues to stand out. \u201cYou could tell the way people were talking to each other. They know how they respond to certain situations,\u201d Wallace said. \u201cSo, you know, we were just hyping people up and just playing together like we did last year.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wallace pointed to J. Will\u2019s vocal leadership as a standout during the first practice. \u201cYou could tell he was ready to get back out there,\u201d Wallace said.<\/p>\n
Watch Cason at the podium for OKC Thunder Media Day below: <\/p>\n
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