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Jalen Williams is quickly becoming the Thunder's version of Trae Young

Oklahoma City's track record with J-Dub versus without him probably can't be a fluke at this point.

Jan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) reacts during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Much has been made of the Oklahoma City Thunder's record when Jalen Williams plays versus when he does not. But as time goes on and the sample sizes grow larger, we are beginning to see that this team performing better without him is probably not just a total fluke.