In the closing moments of a 127-114 win in Game 5, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain was fouled hard by San Antonio Spurs veteran Bismack Biyombo, which appeared to be an order called upon by All-Star Victor Wembanyama, who put the hit out. After a video of Wembanyama talking to his teammates when he checked out of the game surfaced online, it showed the Defensive Player of the Year calling for the hard foul.

McCain called out Wembanyama in the latest episode of his vlog, via YouTube.

“I was gonna ask for Wemby’s jersey, but since he had a hit out on me, I can’t,” McCain said.

Jared McCain smiled when talking about Spurs' Victor Wembanyama, but there's plenty of truth to what he's saying.

Jared McCain shares heartfelt message on embracing Thunder fans

Thunder guard Jared McCain (3) reacts after a basket during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in game five of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center
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After his mid-season trade from the 76ers, Thunder guard Jared McCain fit like a glove with his new team, and the community embraced him. The efficient 3-point shooter became a fan favorite at the Paycom Center. McCain has found a new home in his second NBA season, connecting with Thunder fans constantly puts a smile on his face.

“Everywhere I've gone, they're always trying to help and always trying, always, no matter what,” McCain explained.

McCain later described it as Thunder fans paying it forward for him.

“So whether it's being able to just pay for somebody's coffee, help somebody out, give someone a picture, like whatever it is, I try and do that,” McCain said. “I think that love just kind of all comes back around to you and that energy comes back and that allows me to fall in love with a city.”

McCain averaged 10.4 points on 46.2% shooting, including 38.5% from deep, and 2.1 rebounds for the Thundet last season.