JALEN WILLIAMS (OKC)
#8•J. WILLIAMS
SG • 6'6, 195 lbs; 3rd year, Santa Clara
TOP DOG
NBA ROLE: VERSATILE, PLAYMAKING WING/FORWARD
Affectionately nicknamed “JDub,” Jalen Williams has emerged as one of OKC’s star players; coveted by the Thunder in the 2022 Draft despite performing “under the radar” at Santa Clara; pretty much does it all: at 6’6, Williams can create action for his teammates, aims to lock down his matchup & puts pressure on the other end as a driver & pull-up scorer; always seems to play under control, knows how to pick his spots in the flow of things; underrated “breakdown guy” - JDub is a savvy ball-handler w/ chain combos: uses subtle moves to get by his man at the last minute; meshes nicely w/ SGA & Chet - extremely versatile Big 3; very efficient scorer (accuracy from downtown will climb w/ more reps), values making the right play & taking the right shot; right around Top DOG status - huge part of OKC’s incredible turnaround in 2024: JDub’s the perfect complementary piece to improve within OKC’s organization
SIGNATURE! COMING SOON.
#DOGTAG: STAR UNDERDOG, BUCKET-GETTER
MORE ON JDUB
NBA All-Rookie First Team (2023)
Drafted 12th overall (2022)
First Team All-WCC (2022)
Not to be confused with teammate, Jaylin Williams
(FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K25 RATING: 86
(via Delay of Game Hoops)