Jalen Williams is a total fan of Isaiah Joe
When we talk about the best 3-point shooters in the NBA, his name is too rarely mentioned, but Isaiah Joe is still part of the sniper elite. Especially when we focus the discussion on those coming from the bench.
With just over 40% outside success (on almost 5 attempts), the Thunder are back is a field reference. The kind of player capable of dynamizing a match in short bursts, and therefore turning it around, which is precisely what is particularly impressive. Jalen Williamshis teammate.
« For me, (the most underrated aspect of him) is the fact that I’m there, and you don’t know when you’re going to come into the game and you haven’t kicked before, but you still expect him to take the first shot, after he’s run, set his feet correctly and be in the corner, with four seconds on the clock, for example. It’s a really remarkable skill and it’s not a skill that many players have. So to have him on our team and to have him with that is very special. » he praised him on Sundayafter OKC win in Portlandwith 15 points in 15 minutes from Isaiah Joe.
The “microwave oven” that everyone dreams of
Isaiah Joe is perfect in this “microwave” role like a fish in water within the workforce Thunder and, with full confidence, is currently putting up career-best numbers: 13.1 points on average, in just under 24 minutes. In the shadow, for example, ofAjay Mitchell.
« Honestly, I think we probably take it for granted, but when it misses, it’s kind of weird, you almost have to believe it. » Jalen Williams added, amazed at his level. ” The fact that I didn’t play (at the beginning of the season) really allowed me to understand how extremely complicated his job is. He comes into the game and is expected to be a straight-up scorer… But that’s what he’s paid to do and he does it by being really, really efficient. »
Among the best value in the league (he extended for $48 million over four years in 2024), Isaiah Joe is the “role player” everyone dreams of and, if OKC he can overcome many challenges, especially since he is always there to score a few game-winning shots when the opportunity arises.
« Indeed, that is the most impressive thing about him. Obviously getting your shots is already complicated, but to be able to come in and make big shots… That’s huge. And it’s something we may take for granted, but we value it very much » Jalen Williams concluded.
| Isaiah Joe | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2020-21 | PHI | 41 | 9:20 | 36.1 | 36.8 | 75.0 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 3.7 |
| 2021-22 | PHI | 55 | 11:04 | 35.0 | 33.3 | 93.5 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 3.6 |
| 2022-23 | OKC | 73 | 19:07 | 44.1 | 40.9 | 82.0 | 0.4 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 9.5 |
| 2023-24 | OKC | 78 | 18:32 | 45.8 | 41.6 | 86.5 | 0.4 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 8.2 |
| 2024-25 | OKC | 74 | 21:41 | 44.0 | 41.2 | 82.1 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 10.2 |
| 2025-26 | OKC | 16 | 23:41 | 44.8 | 40.7 | 92.3 | 0.6 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 13.1 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
2025-12-02 12:49:00
