What nationality is Jaylin Williams?

Last Modified Apr 24, 2024 13:15 GMT
What nationality is Jaylin Williams?
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Jaylin Michael Williams is an American professional basketball player who plays for the OKC Thunder. Williams was born on June 29, 2002 and is 21 years old as of April 2024.

After a fairly successful high school career, Williams transitioned into college basketball, and played for the University of Arkansas. In his sophomore season, he set multiple records and was recognized with All-Southeastern Conference Honors. In the 2022 NBA Draft, the Thunder selected Williams with the 34th overall pick. He is primarily playing back up to Chet Holmgren, and averaged 4.0 points and 3.4 rebounds in 69 games in the 2023/24 season.

Jaylin Williams Nationality

Jaylin Williams is an American national. He was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States of America. However, Williams is of Vietnamese descent. His mother, Linda Williams, was born in the city of Ho Chi Mihn in Vietnam.

Jaylin Williams High School

Jaylin Williams attended Northside High School in Arkansas, where he played alongside future NBA player and current teammate Isaiah Joe. As a senior, Williams averaged 18.7 points and 12.2 rebounds, and won the Arkansas Gatorade Player of the Year.

As a four-star recruit coming out of high school, Williams committed to the Arkansas Razorbacks, where he played for two seasons.

Jaylin Williams NBA Career

Selected by the Thunder with the 34th overall pick in 2022, Jaylin Williams became the first player of Vietnamese descent to play in the NBA. According to Spotrac, he is on a four-year $8.2 million contract with the Thunder in July 2022 and will become an unrestricted free agent in the 2026 offseason.

FAQs on What nationality is Jaylin Williams?

A. Jaylin Williams’s age is 21 years old as of April 2024.

A. The 2023/24 season was Jaylin Williams’ second season in the NBA as of 2023/24.

A. The OKC Thunder selected Jaylin Williams with the 34th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.

A. Jaylin Williams can play both center and power forward.

A. Jaylin Williams’ mother is Linda Williams. She was born in Vietnam in the city of Saigon.

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