Jalen Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder played a crucial role in the team’s success during the 2024-25 NBA season. Despite facing major injury challenges, Williams helped secure the championship for his team.
Williams has supported his team during the playoffs despite having a right wrist injury, and he has continued to perform impressively on the court. In a recent conversation with Dallas Mavericks star player Kyrie Irving, Williams discussed how he managed to play through his wrist injury.
Irving: “You were dealing with this the whole time?”
Williams: “Yeah. I was given shots every game.”
Irving: “You bounced back like a motherf*cker though.”
Williams revealed that he received several painkilling injections in his injured right wrist during the 2025 NBA playoffs. The All-Star forward delivered an outstanding performance in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers, scoring 40 points, recording four assists, and grabbing six rebounds, leading the Thunder to a 120-109 victory. The series extended to Game 7, where the Thunder dominated in the absence of the Pacers’ star, Tyrese Haliburton.
Fans Swarm Jalen Williams As He Lands In China
The 2025 NBA offseason has turned into an incredible celebration for the Oklahoma City Thunder players following their championship victory. On July 13, 2025, Williams signed a five-year contract extension with the Thunder worth up to $287 million.
Williams recently arrived in China to promote his partnership with Adidas. However, upon landing in Shanghai at 1 AM, the NBA champion was overwhelmed by fans at the airport. Many fans gathered to get his autograph, and a video of these interactions has surfaced on social media, quickly going viral.
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