Thunder’s Jalen Williams praised by fans for his outlook on the NBA

Anthony Pasciolla

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are one of the most thrilling teams to watch, largely due to the youth of their roster and high-paced play.

Jalen Williams is one of the lineup’s key contributors, alongside superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren. Williams has turned heads with his outstanding play, but he's also winning over fans with his outlook on playing in the league. When asked about his positive vibes on the court, he gave a very relatable answer.

“I make millions of dollars to dribble a basketball up and down the court,” Williams said. “Hard not to be happy.”

Fans loved Williams’ perspective, with some even being shocked that a player would say this.

OKC leads Luka Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks 1-0 in the Western Conference Semifinals matchup, with Game 2 being played on Thursday evening.

Williams is thriving in his first postseason trip, averaging 20.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 5 assists on 50.6% shooting from the field and 39.1% shooting from 3-point range. During the regular season, he finished fourth in the NBA's Most Improved Player race in his sophomore year.

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Anthony Pasciolla

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Anthony Pasciolla is a sports journalist who contributes to The Sporting News. He writes about the NBA and NFL, primarily focusing on the Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Eagles. He also writes for Fan Nation’s Inside the Heat and Illini Now. He can be reached at [email protected] or followed on X @anthonypasci.