OKC Thunder 2024-25 Season in Review: Cason Wallace

Sophomore guard Cason Wallace continued to define the Oklahoma City Thunder's defensive identity next to fellow perimeter stalwarts Luguentz Dort and Alex Caruso. He played 1,876 minutes in 68 regular-season appearances (43 starts) and 516 minutes in 23 playoff appearances (three starts).

Wallace played at least 20 minutes in 77 total games, at least 25 minutes in 57 games, at least 30 minutes in 28 games and at least 35 minutes in five games. The Thunder went 55-13 in his regular-season action.

Wallace averaged 8.4 points on 47.4% shooting, 3.4 rebounds (1.0 offensive), 2.5 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.5 blocks. He shot 158-for-281 (56.2%) on twos, 74-for-208 (35.6%) on threes and 30-for-37 (81.1%) on free throws.

The 6-foot-4, 205-pounder thrived most as a cutter on offense last season, scoring 1.60 points per possession (97th percentile) on 43 cuts.

Wallace sat out seven straight February games and Oklahoma City's last three regular-season contests with right shoulder strains, but he appeared in every playoff game.

Play of the Year: Left-Handed Poster During Game 7 Against Denver Nuggets

The Thunder had blown its series clincher wide open with transition baskets by the middle of the third quarter, and Wallace added insult to the Nuggets' injury by taking a Jalen Williams pass right to the rim for an explosive finish over three-time MVP Nikola Jokic on May 18. Oklahoma City eventually won, 125-93, with Wallace recording seven points, five assists, three rebounds (one offensive), two steals and a +38 plus-minus.

Wallace made 29 of his 31 dunk attempts last season, which mostly came in transition. He showcased an ability to throw down ferociously with either hand, also picking up left-handed jams over Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic on Oct. 26, 2024, and Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler on Jan. 22.