Thunder star Jared McCain says he gets hate for painting his nails and doing TikTok dances online

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Oklahoma City Thunderguard Jared McCain has a colorful personality and displays it on his hands.

McCain, 22, paints his nails in different colors with designs.He has also built a TikTok following of more than five million people, and two million followers on Instagram for his dance videos.Despite the online hate he gets, he says he is comfortable doing it.

“The painting of the nails, the TikTok (dances) and being able to do that, I definitely got hate for it,” McCaintold Andscapeafter the Thunder’s Game 2 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

Jared McCain shooting a basketball during an NBA game

Jared McCain of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots the ball against the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter of Game One in the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on May 18, 2026.(Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

“But it wasn’t an in-your-face kind of thing because I started it during COVID.It’s something I like doing.But basketball has always been the main thing, and people try to deteriorate that and make it about other things.”

McCain credited his parents and family for making him comfortable in his own skin.

“I’ve always been comfortable doing it and comfortable in my own skin.I credit my parents and my family for providing me that confidence.”

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain celebrates after making a 3-pointer in a basketball game

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain celebrates after making a 3-pointer during the second half of Game 2 in the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs in Oklahoma City on May 20, 2026.(Tony Gutierrez/AP)

Whenever McCain posts on a platform, the comments are riddled with homophobic slurs and hateful remarks.However, the comments don’t seem to phase theformer Duke star.

McCain, who was acquired by the Thunder in a midseason trade with thePhiladelphia 76ers,played a big role in the Thunder’s Game 2 win.McCain came off the bench and played 26 minutes, recording 12 points, six rebounds and three assists in the win.

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain shooting a three-pointer in a basketball game.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain shoots a three-pointer during the second half of Game 2 in the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs in Oklahoma City on May 20, 2026.(Tony Gutierrez/AP)

McCain has been a key part of the Thunder’s bench since arriving, as he averaged more than 10 points and two rebounds a game in 30 regular-season games with Oklahoma City.

The Thunder will be relying on McCain again in Game 3 to provide a spark off the bench againstthe Spurson Friday at 8:30 p.m.ET.

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