{"id":152339,"date":"2025-07-27T08:30:58","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T12:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=152339"},"modified":"2025-07-27T07:11:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T11:11:48","slug":"rising-thunder-guard-cason-wallace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/07\/27\/rising-thunder-guard-cason-wallace\/","title":{"rendered":"This Rising Thunder Guard is Due for a Breakout, But…"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is no secret that the Oklahoma City Thunder is one of the most talented teams in the league. Fresh off a championship, the organization is heading towards a potential dynasty trajectory. With a strong, well-balanced core and a solid supporting cast, it is the recipe for success. We all know that a Cason Wallace<\/a> breakout season hasn\u2019t quite happened yet, but it’s definitely closing in.<\/p>\n

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May 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) dribbles against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) in the second quarter during game two of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Wallace served as one of the many key players in OKC coach Mark Daigneault’s rotation. He has been a superb spark off the bench, fit in well with the starters, and has been a defensive stalwart in his own right. But with his rising production and hints of strong playmaking, he is starting to be another rising Thunder guard to look out for.<\/p>\n

This Rising Thunder Guard is Due for a Breakout, But…<\/h2>\n

Is Wallace a worthy player for OKC to give more minutes? Well, Oklahoma City has actually broken off the stigma of having a consistent sixth man over the years. That role has shifted from Aaron Wiggins<\/a>, Alex Caruso<\/a>, Jaylin Williams<\/a>, and even Isaiah Hartenstein<\/a> at some point in the 2025 NBA Finals.<\/p>\n

But is a Cason Wallace breakout campaign possible?<\/p>\n

Wallace Was Superb in 2024-25<\/h3>\n

Simply put, Wallace was a huge player for the Thunder’s championship campaign<\/a>. Although it may go unnoticed, the Kentucky guard has proven himself to be better last season. For starters, he averaged 8.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.8 steals per game. He also logged career-highs in games started (43), minutes per game (27.6), and free throw percentage (81.1%).<\/p>\n

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Cason Wallace had the 6th most steals overall, and 3rd most steals per game last season.<\/p>\n

I believe he has the most untapped potential on the team, and, outside of the Big 3, I want Cason Wallace on the team the most, going forward.pic.twitter.com\/I1sa5DBiOr<\/a><\/p>\n

— OKC Thunder Stats (@ThunderNumbers) July 22, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n