The Oklahoma City Thunder hit big with pick No. 12 in the 2022 NBA Draft, and Jalen Williams star ascension is helping the team navigate the playoffs.
The Oklahoma City Thunder 's 2022 NBA Draft class was elite. Not only did they secure Chet Holmgren -- a true unicorn at the center position -- but they hit in the second round by drafting Jaylin Williams. Ousmane Dieng at pick No. 11 looks to be an encouraging project full of growth. The most important part of the class, though, was the team hitting at pick No. 12.
Thunder general manager Sam Presti and head coach Mark Daigneault are true professionals and did their homework. Hitting on the pick with Williams is a huge testament to that, and there was one game in particular that stood out to Daigneault while prepping for the 2022 NBA Draft. In a 115-83 blowout loss to Gonzaga, Williams played the right way. He finished the game leading Santa Clara in scoring with 17 points, adding five rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block -- providing a little bit of everything despite the huge loss.
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