The NBA All-Star Weekend showcased significant contributions from the Oklahoma City Thunder, especially from Cason Wallace, who was initially slated to compete in the Rising Stars contest but was sidelined due to a shoulder injury. Despite this setback, he spent notable time with All-Star teammates Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams during the festivities in San Francisco.

Wallace's impressive rookie season included playing all 82 games, but a standout moment came when he successfully defended against James Harden. He described this experience as a pivotal 'welcome-to-the-league' moment. This season, he has formed a formidable defensive partnership with Alex Caruso, contributing to the Thunder's remarkable defensive statistics.