Jalen Williams is the perfect pass rusher for Arizona
« I just appreciate everyone who has been in my circle since I was 14 “, coward Jalen Williams who could see that his circle had greatly expanded since that time. there the day before Thunder moves to the Sun’s floorOKC winger saw his No. 11 jersey retired at his old high school, Perry High School, near Phoenix.
The ceremony was held under the eyes of all her NBA partners, who sat in the first row of the gymnasium of this institution. ” When you’re so young, it doesn’t even seem possible, you don’t even know if it’ll ever happen, it’s just a dream », then releases the winger about the idea of becoming a professional basketball player.
“The Dub” coached at this high school, where he was the first player to have his jersey retired, from 2016 to 2019 before coming to Santa Clara. Three years later, OKC drafted him 12th overall in 2022. The rest we know: He became Shai Giljus-Alexander’s lieutenant on the NBA championship team last year.
« Rule your ship, ranking doesn’t matter. Just looking at this table reminded me of how poorly I was ranked in high school and how underrated I was all along the way. As long as you love what you do and work hard, you can succeed », says Jaylen Williams to young local talents who dream of imitating him.
The winger couldn’t have capped off his time in Arizona better than by putting together a stellar performance against the Suns the next day. What did he do in a match that turned into complete discomfort for the Arizona players.
His reference match to forget injuries
« He was on fire. It was impressive. He was in a great rhythm. I thought he had a great combination of attacks, including some really, really good passes. It was an amazing complete match. It ends a really memorable journey for him with his high school jersey retired last night and then to play in his hometown like he did in front of his people is pretty special so I’m incredibly happy for him », welcomes his coach Marc Daigneault.
The author of the beginning of the game more focused on distribution, his player exploded counters in the third quarter and finished with 28 points (11/12), 5 assists and 4 rebounds in only 20 minutes. This is the best production of the year for the man who returned from three weeks out with a thigh injury.
« It’s hard to see someone unable to play the sport they love. But its resilience is what is striking. He’s there every day with the same attitude, even when he’s not playing. He merges. He works hard just to be on the floor with us », also compliments Isaiah Zhou.
Forced to play just half of his team’s games this season, Jaylen Williams is showing his lowest statistical production since his freshman year. But based on his debut, the winger sent a clear message: he will be a force to be reckoned with for the rest of the event.
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| Jalen Williams | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2022-23 | OKC | 75 | 30:21 | 52.1 | 35.6 | 81.2 | 1.1 | 3.4 | 4.5 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 14.1 |
| 2023-24 | OKC | 71 | 31:19 | 54.0 | 42.7 | 81.4 | 0.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 19.1 |
| 2024-25 | OKC | 69 | 32:25 | 48.4 | 36.5 | 78.9 | 0.9 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 5.1 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 21.6 |
| 2025-26 | OKC | 25 | 29:26 | 46.5 | 29.0 | 83.5 | 0.6 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 5.4 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 17.1 |
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.
2026-02-12 08:42:00
