History of Jaylin Williams (basketball, born 2002) in Timeline

Jaylin Michael "J-Will" Williams is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA. He was drafted by the Thunder in the second round of the 2022 NBA draft after playing college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks. He is known for his basketball skills as a player in the NBA.

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1975: Mother's Immigration to the U.S.

In 1975, Jaylin Williams' mother, Linda Williams, moved to the United States from Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City), South Vietnam, after the Vietnam War.

June 29, 2002: Jaylin Williams' birth

On June 29, 2002, Jaylin Michael Williams, also known as J-Will, was born. He is now an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA.

July 19, 2022: Signs with the Oklahoma City Thunder

On July 19, 2022, Jaylin Williams signed a contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, joining their NBA Summer League team.

2022: NBA Draft Selection

In 2022, Jaylin Williams was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the NBA draft. He played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks.

2022: Drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder

In 2022, Jaylin Williams was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the NBA draft as the 34th overall pick. He became the first player of Vietnamese descent to be drafted in the NBA.

October 2024: Hamstring strain

In October 2024, Jaylin Williams suffered a right hamstring strain, causing him to miss the remainder of the preseason.

June 22, 2025: NBA Championship win

On June 22, 2025, Jaylin Williams secured his first NBA championship as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder, who defeated the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals with a score of 103–91.

June 29, 2025: Contract Extension with the Thunder

On June 29, 2025, Jaylin Williams signed a three-year, $24 million contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder, securing his future with the team.