Editor’s note: Inside The Thunder on Athlon Sports will be publishing a series of “biggest expectation” articles on each of the Thunder’s main roster players (incl. two-way contract players). This will be relative to roles and expectations for the 2024–25 NBA season. Next up in the series, Jaylin Williams.
The other Williams on the roster is working his way to becoming as popular as the other Williams on the roster.
At 22 years old, Jaylin Williams has years ahead of him to progress into a steady NBA player. However, with the Oklahoma City Thunder’s rotation saturated with tons of young depth, it may soon become a game of survival of the fittest. After a so-so sophomore season, it’s time for the Thunder forward to turn up the intensity.
The expectation
While the Thunder were busy rattling off 57 wins, Williams was quietly working to revitalize his game. His rookie season in 2022 was promising, as he earned the reputation of a quality rebounder and an energy spark off the bench. However, his minutes, points, 3-point shooting percentage, and field goal percentage all took a step back last season.