Home » Sports » NBA » Oklahoma City Thunder

‘Wemby Stopper’ Aday Mara Gets Big Praise From Thunder Head Coach

Aday Mara had an amazing debut in his NBA career, providing solid impact in his minutes with the Oklahoma City Thunder when it beat the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night, 116-104. Mara finished with 7 points, 2 rebounds, 1…

By Rob Andrew Lo · HEAVY

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 5:12 AM

Key Things to Know

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault praised rookie Aday Mara for his impactful performance against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs.
Mara recorded seven points, two rebounds, and a block with a plus-nine rating in 12 minutes of play.
Daigneault stated Mara showed great poise and that he will trust the 21-year-old big man more moving forward.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault praised rookie center Aday Mara following his impactful performance against the San Antonio Spurs. The 7-foot-3 big man recorded seven points, two rebounds, one assist, one block, and a plus-nine rating in 12 minutes of action while defending Victor Wembanyama.

Daigneault highlighted Mara's poise in high-pressure moments and noted his growing trust in the 21-year-old. Mara previously won an NCAA championship with the Michigan Wolverines and averaged 13.4 points and 2.6 blocks during the preseason.

Read the full article on HEAVY

‘Wemby Stopper’ Aday Mara Gets Big Praise From Thunder Head Coach

More Oklahoma City Thunder News

Never Miss a Sports Update