Being the first to the ball after a bad inbound pass, Jalen Williams ran down the court and had the easy jam. After a forgettable three quarters, a loud start to the fourth frame looked like the All-Star was going to be on the verge of a classic late-game takeover.

The post Jalen Williams gets 100% real on big Thunder adjustment appeared first on ClutchPoints. It’s rare for a player in his third NBA season to accomplish the list of accolades that Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams reached in 2024-25.

Adding to the death lineup is a deep bench with players like Alex Caruso, Isaiah Hartenstein and Aaron Wiggins. Unlike the case in 2012, where the Thunder was outmatched by the Heatles, this time around, they are considered favorites against the Pacers. Given the age and talent on the OKC team, many feel the potential of a dynasty is in the making.

Despite the constant comparisons, Jalen Williams refuses to see some of his idols as rivals. The 24-year-old has said several times how much he looked up to Westbrook. He doesn't think they need to worry about their all-time place in franchise lore, considering how new they are in their NBA careers.

Jalen Williams reflects on comparisons to the 2011-12 Thunder team as OKC prepares for a pivotal NBA Finals Game 3 vs. the Indiana Pacers.