Jared McCain is finally clearing the air on that viral training camp clip where he looked totally smoked by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in sprints, and honestly, the real story is way more wild than just “SGA is fast.” We all saw the video of Gilgeous-Alexander comprehensively beating McCain, and it definitely had everyone buzzing, especially after Jalen Williams had already called SGA the fastest player on the team. People were in disbelief because SGA isn’t always seen as one of the league’s elite athletes, but that clip certainly made a strong case.
The Truth Behind the Sprint That Broke the Internet
The Thunder are absolutely stacked with elite athletes, and that high-octane energy helps them dominate across the board, especially on defense. Guys like Cason Wallace and even SGA himself are known for locking down opponents. So, when the clip of McCain and Gilgeous-Alexander sprinting went viral, with SGA clearly outrunning him, it seemed to just confirm that Shai is on another level. But McCain’s reaction tells a different story, making it clear the clip did him a disservice. Turns out, it wasn’t exactly a fair race, and the training plans were way more complex than any of us watching realized.
McCain’s Real Pick for Fastest on the Thunder
McCain didn’t hold back, telling us what really went down. “It wasn’t a race, but what’s funny is right before it, I almost caught a cramp,” he candidly admitted. A cramp! Can you imagine? That changes everything about how we perceive that viral moment. And here’s the kicker: when asked who he *actually* thinks is the fastest on the Thunder, McCain didn’t name SGA. Nope. He said, “I would say Dub is the fastest; Dub’s really fast, I feel like we’ve seen it in transition. I would say him.” That’s right, he’s talking about Jalen Williams! With varied answers like this, it just highlights the sheer athleticism running through that Thunder locker room.
So, while that clip had us all convinced of one thing, McCain’s honesty paints a totally different picture. With Jalen Williams feeling healthy and ready for a big 2026-27 campaign alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and guys like Thomas Sorber loving their development and Cason Wallace set for a potential long-term future, the team’s athleticism is clearly going to be a huge factor. Chet Holmgren also needs a strong response to his struggles, so there’s plenty to watch for as the season gets rolling. It’s going to be wild to see how all this raw talent translates on the court.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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