The celebration is on for the Oklahoma City Thunder after they picked up a 103-91 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Sunday night. While the team popped the champagne bottles and let the drinks flow, it wasn't all positive for Jaylin Williams, who didn't appear to be having a great time after he tried beer for the first time in the wake of his massive accomplishment.
A big man on the Thunder's loaded bench, Williams played sparingly throughout the playoffs, taking the floor in three of the seven Finals games. Still, his contributions throughout the year were vital, and he showcased his potential on several occasions throughout the year. At just 22 years old, Williams had never had a beer in his life, so he opted to give it a try after winning a title. Based on the look on his face after taking his first sip, though, he may not pick up the beverage again anytime soon.
“Where's the tequila,” Williams hilariously said, as he clearly did not enjoy the popular alcoholic beverage.
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Jaylin Williams, Thunder celebrate 2025 NBA Finals victory
Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) runs down the court after scoring against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Paycom Center
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In his third season in the league, Williams took some big steps forward when he found himself on the floor for the Thunder, as he averaged 5.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game while shooting 43.9% from the field. As he earned more minutes down the stretch of the season, he posted three triple-doubles, showing a unique blend of scoring, passing, and rebounding for a big man.
When the lights became brighter, Williams ultimately didn't play as much for the Thunder, but that doesn't make him any less important than the other players on his team. While his celebration briefly went sideways due to his first experience with beer, the party if only getting started in Oklahoma City, and you vet Williams will get his hands on some tequila as the celebration rages on for him and the Thunder.
a]:text-link [&_>a]:underline">Owen Crisafulli is a Senior Editor and NFL Lead at ClutchPoints, who also covers the NBA and MLB. He received his Masters in Business Administration Bachelor's degree in Sports Management from Nichols College. Previously, ran his own website, and had bylines at FanSided, Basketball Network, Athlon Sports, and The Sporting News. In addition to his work at ClutchPoints, Owen is also a Breaking News Writer at Heavy and a Content Producer for More Views Media.