Jaylin Williams is an American center/power forward who plays for National Basketball Association (NBA) team Oklahoma City Thunder, as of May 2025. He was drafted as the 34th overall pick by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the 2022 NBA draft. Williams previously played for the Thunder's G League affiliate team Oklahoma City Blue.
Williams began his basketball journey playing for Northside High School in Fort Smith, Arkansas, where he played alongside his Thunders teammate Isaiah Joe. Williams won both the Gatorade Player of the Year and Mr. Basketball of Arkansas awards in 2020. After high school, Williams played college basketball at University of Arkansas from 2020 to 2022. He was named to the 2021-22 SEC All-Defensive Team as well as the All-SEC First Team by coaches in his sophomore college year.
Who are Jaylin Williams' parents?
Jaylin Williams' parents are Michael Williams and Linda Williams, according to the official NBA website. He has three brothers named Mikey, Marquis, and Montell, and a sister named Synora Phillips.
Jaylin Williams Mother
Jaylin Williams' mother is Linda Williams. Linda hails from Saigon, now called Ho Chi Minh City, and her family moved to the United States after the Vietnam War. Her son Jaylin Williams is the first player of Vietnamese descent to play in the NBA, as per The Oklahoman.
Jaylin Williams Father
Jaylin Williams' father is Michael Williams.
What nationalities are Jaylin Williams' parents?
Jaylin Williams' mother, Linda Williams, is Vietnamese and his father, Michael Williams, is American.
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A. Jaylin Williams plays as a center or a power forward.
