Jared McCain, OKC Thunder already a perfect fit just months after 76ers trade

Jared McCain acted like he was going to pull up for the transition 3-pointer, but he passed up a good look for an even better one, finding Ajay Mitchell wide open in the corner. Mitchell, repaying the selflessness, hot-potatoed the ball back to McCain, who splashed the third of his four 3-pointers in the Thunder’s Game 1 win against the Lakers . After his final 3 of the night, McCain flashed his 3-point celebration hand sign to Thunder fans, many of whom mirrored it back to McCain.

A still shot of that moment circulated on social media. McCain’s brother shared it in the family group chat. “I gotta get that framed,” said McCain, grinning ear to ear.

More: Thunder shows how big its margin for error is vs. Lakers in Game 1 rout It was only three months ago that the Thunder acquired the second-year guard from the 76ers , but already McCain has become a fan favorite in Oklahoma City. And while he’s still getting his house in order, still “unpacking some random things that I found in the attic,” he already feels at home.

McCain grew up in Sacramento, moved to Greater Los Angeles in high school, and now the Cali kid is launching 3-pointers in playoff games against the Lakers. “Obviously, you’ve got to stay focused on what’s at hand, but (at the same time) definitely take it in,” McCain said. “This is a really cool moment for myself and my family.