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Cason Wallace Shines with NBA-Leading 3 Steals Per Game

11/5/2025

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Cason Wallace of the Oklahoma City Thunder leads the NBA with 3 steals per game after seven games into the 2025-26 season, fueling a 7-0 start.
The absence of All-NBA wing Jalen Williams due to wrist surgery has elevated Wallace's role in guarding top scorers and creating turnovers.
Despite potential fluctuations in his statistics as the season progresses, Wallace remains positioned as a contender for All-Defense honors.

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Cason Wallace of the Oklahoma City Thunder leads the NBA with 3 steals per game after seven games into the 2025-26 season, fueling a 7-0 start.
The absence of All-NBA wing Jalen Williams due to wrist surgery has elevated Wallace's role in guarding top scorers and creating turnovers.
Despite potential fluctuations in his statistics as the season progresses, Wallace remains positioned as a contender for All-Defense honors.