Oklahoma City (AP) – Jalen Williams, the stellar base and eaves that helped Oklahoma City Thunder to win its first NBA title, submitted on Tuesday to surgery to repair a torn ligament on its right wrist.
The team reported that Williams will be reevaluated in approximately 12 weeks. The general manager of Thunder, Sam Presti, hoped that Williams is ready for the start of the regular season.
Williams averaged 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.6 robberies last season and was appointed member of the third All-NBA team and the second defensive team. He was injured on April 9, during the victory of the Thunder for 125-112 over the Phoenix Suns. He played in the 23 postseason games while dealing with the torn ligament.
Williams averaged 23.6 points and 5 rebounds per game in the finals against the Indiana Pacers, including a personal record in 40-point playoffs in a 120-109 victory in the fifth game.
“I really think it was quite impressive that he simply continued without excuses and, obviously, he played his best basketball at the end of the season,” Presti emphasized.
Dr. Steven Shin performed the procedure at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
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