The Oklahoma City Thunder will enter the 2024-25 season as a serious title contender. After a first-seed finish last year, they are at the infancy stages of a championship window. An underrated contributor from last year's squad was Cason Wallace.

Arguably no member of the defensive-minded Oklahoma City Thunder has been as solid defending the ball as Cason Wallace, as of late. Wallace's ball pressure, active hands and strong lower-body stance have made life for opposing guards very difficult.