Jalen Williams Could Strengthen All-Star Case

Jalen Williams Could Strengthen All-Star Case With OKC Thunder Star Out
Oklahoma City could be without its No. 1 option on Sunday, but another star has a chance to showcase his talents. After missing Friday’s loss to the Dallas Mavericks with a right wrist strain, MVP favorite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is questionable for Sunday’s matchup against the Brooklyn Nets.
OKC may play without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams against Nets
Jalen Williams is questionable (right hip strain), joining Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who remains listed as questionable (right wrist sprain) ahead of tonight’s game versus
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Mark Daigneault explains what makes Jalen Williams such a great defender
Because of that, Jalen Williams has gone under the radar as a defender. The efficient scoring sticks out, but the 23-year-old is a plus-defender who's helped OKC withstand several injuries throughout the season. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault broke down where Williams has improved the most on that side of the ball.
Has Jalen Williams made the leap to become the Thunder’s second All-Star?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder’s MVP candidate, is an All-Star lock. Williams — who is second on the team in points and assists, third in rebounds and is a versatile cog in their top-ranked and historically disruptive defense — is their only other true candidate. That might be Williams’ simplest case.
Jalen Williams Would Make Deserving Second All-Star for OKC Thunder
Prior to the season, even before their undisputed success, the Oklahoma City Thunder were thought to have as many as three All-Star candidates: Shai Gilgeous-Al
Thunder's Jalen Williams: Not playing Sunday
The Thunder are playing in the second leg of a back-to-back set and then are off until Wednesday, so Williams will receive some much-needed rest due to his ongoing right hip injury. This means Aaron Wiggins could move into the starting lineup in his place,
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