It's been hard not to mention the OKC Thunder in any conversation regarding the NBA over the past couple of years. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and company are getting the recognition they deserve. Even breakout players like Ajay Mitchell are starting to receive national attention.
However, one man has quietly been a key piece in the Thunder puzzle.
Jaylin Williams has played the role of "whatever needs to be done" and is finally getting recognized for it.
After Friday's win against the Jazz, head coach Mark Daigneault acknowledged the efforts of bench players Alex Caruso, Isaiah Joe, and Williams, specifically.