Anthony Gharib Apr 22, 2026, 06:30 AM ET The scene at the airport in Oklahoma City has become a tradition: Thunder fans standing behind a tall, gated fence await the chance to high-five players returning from a road trip. Sometimes this happens in the middle of the night. Early the morning of April 11, a group of fans held signs and predictably cheered for their favorites -- reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander , Jalen Williams , Chet Holmgren and Luguentz Dort . But the noise seemed to peak for Jared McCain , who jumped up and down before slapping hands with fans. McCain then stood atop a makeshift stage amid screams and chants of "OKC" loud enough to wake up the city. He raised his arms toward fans to hype them up and began to dance. He snapped his head to the left, put his left foot forward, flexed his arms to his side, then brought his left foot back and swirled his hands in a circle. He repeated the motion alternating from right foot to left.…