The NBA announced the historic Jalan Williams before the Thunder-Pires NBA Finals, which originally appeared on Ethalon Sports.
The NBA final as Oklahoma City Thunder hosts Indiana pacers in Sports 1 on Thursday night.
Oklahoma City enters Game 1, trying to continue its major stretch as they try to gain a initial lead in the series on their home court.
Of course, the Thunder is led by MVP winner Shai Gilgius-Alexander, but will require some of its other major players such as Chet Holmagraine, Alex Caruso and Lu Dort, if they want to catch a initial benefit in the series.
Thunder Stars Shai Gilges-Alexander and Jalan Williamslonoso Adams-Imague Image
Thunder will also need to continue playing at this stage for his star forward Jalen Williams, as he has all the seasons as he has definitely been his second best player outside Shai this season.
Ahead of Game 1 on Thursday night, NBA made a historic announcement about Williams.
The NBA announced that Williams is ready to become the first player for the selection of an all-star, all-NBA team and all-defensive team and plays in the NBA final in the same season in its third season or before Bill Walton of Portland Trail Blazers did so in 1976-77.
Final facts: Jalen Williams of the @okcthund An all-star, the all-NBA team and the all-defensive team are set to be the first player to choose the first player and plays Bill Walton of Portland in the NBA final in the same season in the same season in the same season in the same season in 1976-77. pic.twitter.com/bknknkn7abvu
– NBA Communications (@NBAPR) June 5, 2025
This is an incredible achievement for Williams as he continues to bloom as a star player for Thunder this season.
Of course, 24-year-old forward made his first career all-star game this season and also named all-NBA and all-defensive teams for the first time.
It comes between a season where he took an average of 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.1 aid and 1.6 per game, while shooting 48.4% from the ground and three to 36.5% during the regular session.
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In the playoffs, Williams continue to play at a high level for the Thunder as he steals 20.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.3 assistance and 1.6, while shooting 45.7% and three to 31.8% from the field.
Now Williams and the rest of the Thunder will enter the NBA final game 1 at home on Thursday night as they try to start a series with a win.
The story was originally reported by Ethlon Sports on 5 June 2025, where it first appeared.