Thunder's Jalen Williams says he's healthy, ready to play in Western Conference Finals vs. Spurs
Williams missed the entire last round against the Lakers due to a hamstring strain.
Oklahoma City's Jalen Williams, who has missed the last six Thunder playoff games — including the entire sweep of the Lakers in the second round — says he is healthy and will be back for the Western Conference Finals against San Antonio. Williams discussed it on Friday on his YouTube channel (hat tip to Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman ). "I haven't had to rush back from my hamstring stuff at all.
I'm actually taking extra days now then what was even originally planned because we were up 3-0 [against the Lakers], so there was no point in going into this series and possibly hurting myself before we have to play the Timberwolves or the Spurs. I'm about to go into another series healthy. " Health has been elusive for Williams this season.
He missed time at the start of the season recovering from off-season wrist surgery, then suffered a hamstring strain during the season, resulting in him playing in a career-low 33 games. When he did play, he averaged 17. 1 points, 5.
5 assists and 4. 6 rebounds a game, while shooting just 29. 9% from 3-point range, all numbers well off his previous, All-NBA season.