Jalen Williams showcased several outstanding performances for the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2024-25 NBA season. Together with star player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, he helped lead the team to the postseason,

Jalen Williams' attempt at paying homage to Kobe Bryant's iconic photo at the free-throw line with a broken wrist was hilariously trolled by fans on social media.

Williams posted a side-by-side photo of himself with Kobe Bryant. Both players wore pajamas at the free-throw line with one hand on the ball. The other hand had a wrist wrap around it. The latter's photo was at a 1999 practice when he learned to shoot with one hand after he sustained a hand fracture.