Jalen Williams Returns Just in Time for OKC’s Historic Chase
What’s happening in Oklahoma City right now almost feels unreal, and Jalen Williams’ return is adding another layer to an already wild story. Think about it — the Thunder have blasted out to a 20-1 start, and most of that was done without one of their top young stars even on the court. Now Williams is back, trying to shake off the rust after wrist surgery, and you can already feel how his presence might push this team to an entirely new level.
Williams has been honest about the adjustment period. He mentioned that it’s going to take some time because he “hasn’t played in forever,” and he’s still getting his feel back — the jump shot, the dribbling, even the touch around the rim. But what stands out is how he isn’t letting that slow down the areas he can control. He said he can “always play hard defensively,” and that alone gives OKC an instant boost. When a player is coming off a breakout season like he did — over 21 points, strong rebounding, playmaking, and that explosive 40-point game in the NBA Finals — it’s no surprise the Thunder look even more dangerous with him back in the mix.
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And the timing couldn’t be better. The Thunder are openly flirting with history now. Ten years after the Warriors’ legendary 73-9 season, OKC is on pace to break that record, even though everyone keeps reminding themselves that this kind of pace is almost impossible to maintain. But still — they’re right there. And suddenly, Williams is rejoining a team that’s already rolling behind an MVP-level Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
The fun part is imagining what this Thunder team looks like once Williams fully ramps up. Shai has barely needed to play fourth quarters because OKC is burying teams early. Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein are clogging up the paint, the defense is relentless, and the depth is borderline unfair. Coach Mark Daigneault has the luxury of mixing and matching lineups however he wants while keeping everyone fresh.
Williams returning gives OKC yet another gear to shift into. It adds scoring, playmaking, size, and that attacking mindset that made him such a breakout star last year. All while the team is already in the middle of one of the most efficient starts we’ve seen in decades.
Will the Thunder catch the 73-win mark? That part is still too early to call. Injuries, fatigue, and the weight of expectations can always shift a season. But Williams coming back at this moment — when OKC has a real shot at rewriting NBA history — feels like the kind of storyline that becomes even more meaningful if this run continues.
Either way, the Thunder are building something special, and Jalen Williams is now back on the floor to help them chase it.
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