Now, while Wallace does seem to be in an ideal position to make his biggest wish become a reality in 2026-27, receiving an opportunity like this is the easy part. Cason Wallace faces serious pressure to earn starting role with ThunderFilling in for Dort as the club's primary shooting guard is no small task. The thought of living up to the title of Dort's worthy successor is cause enough for feeling immense pressure. Sure, Wallace, too, has proven capable of shining bright when thrust into a starting role. This past season, Oklahoma City went 49-9 when running out such sets, while he personally averaged 9.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 2.1 steals throughout his 58-game sample size.