Wallace had an enjoyable rookie season on and off the court. Cason Wallace was a surprisingly good player for the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2023/24 season. Most people within the community knew he was talented, but they did not expect him to be a significant contributor in his rookie year.
He made a strong impression on the court but did not initially sound excited about joining the Thunder. It left a sour taste in some OKC fans’ mouths, but he learned that the city was better than he expected.
“Yeah, owe the world an apology, I’ll say that. When I first did my press conference, I was like, there’s not much to do out here. There’s a good amount of things to do here,” Wallace said in his 2023/24 exit interview.
Wallace learned Oklahoma City was a good location for him
While it took some convincing, Cason fell in love with OKC because he explored the city and interacted with the people. Thankfully, the citizens did not hold it against him because there had been an unfortunate reputation surrounding the franchise when NBA players joined the team.