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Jalen Williams is set to undergo surgery after he sacrificed his health to bring glory to his team in the NBA Finals. The OKC Thunder's second scoring option was an indispensable asset against the Indiana Pacers on the biggest basketball stage of them all.
He showed up when his team needed him the most and helped them lift their first championship. However, in the process, Williams injured himself and will need to undergo wrist surgery.
On Monday, Thunder Wire's Clemente Almanza reported that OKC's general manager, Sam Presti, knew that Williams suffered a ligament tear in his wrist, which required surgery after the regular season. But Williams played through the injury and helped the team to win it all.
Williams averaged 21.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists in the playoffs. He also delivered a 40-point masterclass in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to secure a 120-109 win and give them a crucial 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series.
In the end, Williams' sacrifice paid off as the Thunder won the series in Game 7 (103-91).
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