In this episode of Podcasty NBA, hosts Niko and Stella explore the remarkable journey of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams—from being lightly recruited out of high school to becoming a 2025 NBA All-Star competing in the NBA Finals. They discuss key moments including his college career at Santa Clara University under coach Herb Sendeks mentorship, challenges faced due to size perceptions and COVID disruptions, breakthrough performances leading up to the draft, and broader themes such as perseverance fueled by adversity and family support systems shaping athletic success.

Article Discussed: #8216;This guy#8217;s got a real shot#8217;: Jalen Williams#8217; journey from mid-major to NBA Finals

Author: Marc J. Spears

https://andscape.com/features/this-guys-got-a-real-shot-jalen-williams-journey-from-mid-major-to-nba-finals/

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