Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shares Massive Praise of Underrated Teammate, 'We're Lucky to Have...'

The Thunder superstar delivered a big statement on Jaylin Williams to Nick Gallo that the reporter described as 'heartfelt.'

"We have so many guys that come in whenever their number is called. To highlight one who was really special tonight, like Jaylen Williams. Chet comes back, he’s playing good ball. He naturally has a lesser role. He understands it.

His attitude doesn't change, his effort, doesn't change. Who he is, doesn't change for the team. Some nights he plays, some nights he doesn't play… To have like, a masterpiece of a game like he did tonight was so big.

Guys in my position will never understand how hard that is to not have security… To not have that and still be steady as rock is special, and we're lucky to have a guy like that. He was who we was tonight, and it's the reason why we've been a good team all year."

-Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Williams finished the game against the Grizzlies with 13 points, four rebounds, and two blocks, filling in for the injured Chet Holmgren in the big man rotation.

The Thunder's big, to Shai's point, has been steady when called upon all season. The third-year pro has averaged 5.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 0.6 blocks per game in 33 appearances for Oklahoma City. Whenever there has been a need for his services, Williams has answered the call.