US EditionJalen Williams Is Set for Wrist Surgery After Managing Injury Through Thunder’s Title Run
- Paul Pierce compared Chet Holmgren to Scottie Pippen, praising his complete skill set and basketball IQ.
- Durability concerns arose as Holmgren played only 32 games last season, averaging 15 points, eight rebounds, and 2.2 blocks, prompting Pierce’s comparison to Pippen.
- Paul Pierce compared Chet Holmgren to Scottie Pippen, praising his skill set and basketball IQ, highlighting Holmgren's potential as a versatile star for the Thunder.
- Following praise for Holmgren, Thunder GM Sam Presti confirmed Jalen Williams is expected to return before next season, with the team aiming to contend again with him central to their title plans.
- More broadly, Oklahoma City has two rookie-deal All-Stars, with Williams’ health and Holmgren’s development determining their championship ceiling.
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Jalen Williams is set for wrist surgery after managing injury through Thunder’s title run
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jalen Williams is planning to have surgery on his right wrist after the Oklahoma City forward tore a ligament before the Thunder started their run to a championship, general manager Sam Presti said Monday. Williams played in all 23 postseason games in helping the Thunder win their first NBA title since moving to Oklahoma from Seattle 17 years ago. He scored a playoff career-high 40 points in a 120-109 win over Indiana in Gam…
Jalen Williams Is Set for Wrist Surgery After Managing Injury Through Thunder's Title Run
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jalen Williams is planning to have surgery on his right wrist after the Oklahoma City forward tore a ligament before the Thunder started their run to a championship, general manager Sam Presti said Monday.
Jalen Williams is set for wrist surgery after managing injury through Thunder's title run
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jalen Williams is planning to have surgery on his right wrist after the Oklahoma City forward tore a ligament before the Thunder started their run to a championship, general manager Sam Presti said Monday.
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