Oklahoma City Thunder wing Jalen Williams has been brilliant this season, emerging as a first-time All-Star.
The Santa Clara product didn't take long to impress, as the star potential was seen during his rookie campaign. However, the 23-year-old officially got the stamp of approval as a star in just his third season in the league.
Having the Most Valuable Player on the roster -- as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received the trophy on Thursday night -- is a great recipe for a 68-win team.
However, Gilgeous-Alexander couldn't do it alone, and Williams was his co-star along the way.
Williams averaged 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game as the Thunder won a franchise-most amount of games in a season.
Right now, the third-year pro is helping the Thunder throughout the playoffs, as the club currently holds a 2-0 series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals.
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams speaks with head coach Mark Daigneault during their game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center on Feb. 6, 2024.
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams speaks with head coach Mark Daigneault during their game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center on Feb. 6, 2024.
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In the midst of the team's playoff run, the NBA made a major announcement on Friday, which included Williams.
The Thunder star made the All-NBA Third Team -- alongside Tyrese Haliburton, Karl-Anthony Towns, Cade Cunningham and James Harden
Unsurprisingly, Gilgeous-Alexander, the NBA's MVP, made the All-NBA First Team.
The accolades have continued to rain down. Williams also made the All-Defensive Second Team, just after Thunder guard Lu Dort made the All-Defensive First Team.
A team with 68 regular season wins and a historically great defense is bound to dominate awards, and Oklahoma City has certainly been well-represented.
Now, the club aims to continue their playoff run and raise the first banner in franchise history, albeit a short history after moving to Oklahoma City in 2008.