Thunder Guard Jalen Williams Displays Versatility in Preseason Slate

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Thunder Guard Jalen Williams Displays Versatility in Preseason Slate

Twelfth overall selection in the 2022 NBA Draft Jalen Williams proved why Presti was willing to take a shot on a third lottery pick in his preseason slate. A junior out of Santa Clara, Williams saw his draft stock skyrocket in his latest season, eventually landing with the Thunder as their third selection in the […]

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