Jaylin Williams Parents

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Jaylin Williams
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Jaylin Williams is a 2002-born American professional basketball player who plays for the NBA team the OKC Thunder as a center/power forward. The Oklahoma Thunder drafted him with the 34th pick in the second round of the 2022 NBA draft. Willimas played collegiate basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Williams' basketball career began in his high school days when he started playing for Northside High School in Fort Smith, Arkansas, where he played alongside his contemporary OKC teammate Isaiah Joe. Williams was honored as the Gatorade Player of the Year and also Mr. Basketball of Arkansas in 2020. After high school, Williams played college basketball at Arkansas from 2020 to 2022, where he developed into a two-way forward. During his Collegiate career, Williams spent two years at the University Of Arkansas before foregoing his remaining college eligibility. He averaged 10.9 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game in his sophomore season and was honored to the 2021-22 SEC All-Defensive Team as well as the All-SEC First Team by coaches. After his two college years, he declared for the 2022 draft.

Who are Jaylin Williams’s parents?

Jaylin Williams' parents are Michael and Linda Williams, as per The Oklahoman. He is not the only child of his parents and has three brothers, Mikey, Marquis, and Montell, and a sister named Synora Phillips as per his official NBA page.

Jaylin Williams’ mother

Linda Williams is Jaylin Williams’s mother. She has a unique background as she hails from Saigon, now known as Ho Chi Minh City, and her family moved to the USA after the Vietnam War. Her son Jaylin is the first player of Vietnamese descent ever to play in the NBA. (via the Oklahoman)

Jaylin Williams’ father

Michael Williams is Jaylin Williams's father. He holds American nationality.

Also read: Jaylin Williams Nationality

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FAQ's On Jaylin Williams

A. Jaylin Williams’ parents are Michael and Linda Williams.

A. Linda Williams is the mother of Jaylin Williams. She is of Vietnamese descent, making her son Jaylin the first player of Vietnamese descent to play in the NBA.

A. Jaylin Williams is 22 years old.

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

A.  Jaylin Williams plays as a center.

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