NBA DRAFT

June 23, 2022

Jalen Williams

Q. Talk about what you'll bring to your new team.

JALEN WILLIAMS: Yeah, I'm just super excited to get going. Looking forward to being done with this whole chaotic process. I'm just ready to work hard. Super excited.

Q. What's the first thing you're going to buy with an NBA paycheck, and who are you looking forward to playing against?

JALEN WILLIAMS: First thing I'm going to buy, hopefully somewhere to live, and then probably a dog. I'm kind of looking and trying to get a dog.

Q. Who are you looking forward to playing against?

JALEN WILLIAMS: I mean, Shai, and it's kind of ironic that we'll be on the same team now. But I think we have the same type of play style, so I think it'll be cool to compete against him in practice every day.

Q. What was your reaction to getting drafted by the Thunder? I know you've talked about it before, but what was your communication with them in the pre-draft process?

JALEN WILLIAMS: I mean, first, try not to ugly cry when you hear your name get called. It's kind of a surreal moment and it's hard to really put into words.

I worked out with them probably a couple weeks ago now. I had a really good workout and the vibes were really good and it was a really competitive environment going forward. So I really enjoyed working out there.

Q. You're going to Oklahoma. Chet is there and Shai is there. What are you looking to bring to that team?

JALEN WILLIAMS: I think just defensive fire. I think everybody can score the ball. I think just being able to be versatile on defense, as well, and bring that competitive spirit into that gym.

Q. I know you've played against Chet before. Are you looking forward to being teammates with him in Oklahoma City?

JALEN WILLIAMS: Oh, absolutely. I think it's a dope experience. He's super talented. It's kind of cool that we get to go through this experience together now instead of being enemies on the court.