Is Jaylin William Vietnamese?

Jaylin Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder is the first basketball player of Vietnamese descent to make an active NBA roster.

Is Jaylin Williams Half Korean?

Williams is of Vietnamese descent. Yahoo Sports reported he held back tears as he addressed fans, family and friends who watched the draft with him from his high school gym in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

How much will Jaylin Williams make with OKC Thunder?

OKC Thunder sign Jaylin Williams, per The Athletic The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed their entire 2022 rookie class. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported on Saturday that the Thunder signed Jaylin Williams to a four-year, $8.2 million deal.

What is Jaylin Williams contract worth?

Williams’ new contract will be worth $8.2MM over four seasons, per Charania. The team will use part of its non-taxpayer mid-level exception to complete the signing.

Is there a Vietnamese NBA player?

Jaylin Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder is the first basketball player of Vietnamese descent to make an active NBA roster.

Did Jaylin Williams dad play basketball?

Jaylin Williams: My older siblings played basketball and my dad was an athlete. He played everything. My mom played basketball, too.