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Time of India
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'I love him' - Fans shower love after clip of Jalen Williams carrying a bag of victory popcorn celebrating NBA Championship win goes viral
Jalen Williams. Photo via Getty Images NBA fans sent across comments of approval as forward player Jalen Williams left the Paycom Centre with a huge bag of victory popcorn after drafting a historic win for the Oklahoma City Thunder over the Indiana Pacers in game 7 of the NBA Finals. Supporters of the team believe that the gesture is a well-deserved and hard-earned one for the player, and it was basically this moment that every fan and player of the team waited for. The player, in a rather humorous tone, asserted about running the place, which generated laughter both across the room and the internet. Jalen Williams walks out of the venue with a bag of victory popcorn, makes everyone laugh with his quirky statement Following the championship win, fans of the Oklahoma City Thunder are going crazy over the historic moment. And Jalen Williams' clip going viral just added to the moment of celebration, infused with the humorous act. The player could be seen carrying a huge bag of popcorn, tagged as victory popcorn and walking out of the venue with a big grin and a t-shirt that says, 'Won for the city.' While walking out, the player stated in a light-hearted manner holding the victory popcorn, 'Whatever you want, tell me! I happen to run this place. ' The quirky statement not only sent down a wave of laughter across the hallway but also created a sense of humor for the fans online. Reacting to the clip and the statement, one of the users wrote, '"I happen to run this place" I love him' One of the users also highlighted the importance of the moment for the player as well as the team, which won their first championship trophy since their last victory in 1979 as the Seattle SuperSonics. Since then, till their win in the 2025 NBA Finals, the team went through several disappointing playoffs and unfortunate losses. Reflecting on the struggle, the user wrote, 'The moment we've been waiting for.' Another user approved of the act put up by the player, writing, 'This is such an Okie thing' Jalen Williams put up an impressive performance throughout the season, ending up with an average score of 21.6 points with 5.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists. In Game 7 against the Indiana Pacers, the player racked up a score of 20 points with 4 rebounds and 4 assists, leading behind the NBA Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Also Read: Oklahoma City Thunder win NBA Finals, take home the championship trophy for the second time For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Hindustan Times
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
NBA Finals: How OKC Thunder can clinch the title in Game 6
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers are all geared up for a historic Game 6 in the NBA Finals series, which may prove to be the most crucial game yet. After the Thunder's decisive win at home in Game 5 on Monday (June 16), the series now runs 3-2 in their favor. The chances of Game 6 possibly deciding who lifts the cup this year have made all eyes turn to what's needed for OKC Thunder to leave the Pacers high and dry. Monday's match marked the first time the Pacers have lost two games back-to-back in this tournament. Labeled as the 'underdogs' of the series, the pressure on the Pacers to rise and even the score come Friday (June 20) is all the more leveled up. A win from the Thunder, on the other hand, could secure them their first title in franchise history. Needless to say, the stakes are high. According to the latest odds and probabilities predicted by DraftKings Sportsbook, the chances of the Thunder taking this home are overwhelmingly evident. Here are the latest stats on who people are placing their bets on: Spread Thunder -5 (-110) Pacers +5 (-110) Moneyline Thunder: -198 Pacers: +164 Total 225 (Over -110/Under -110) This gives the Thunder an implied probability of 66.4% to defeat the Pacers. These numbers only become more favorable for the Thunder if one were to look at series odds; a -1600 score provides a 94% chance of victory. In terms of team strength and performance, following Game 5, Jalen Williams' 40 points have brought him up as the second favorable choice to win the coveted Finals MVP award this year. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in his court and the fact that only two out of 31 instances of NBA history result in a team winning the championship after losing out Game 5 swing the pendulum increasingly in favor of the Thunder. Only time and miracle will tell if the Pacers are able to surpass these barriers to secure the title. But as of now, the ball pretty much seems to be in the Thunder's court.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
"Very late Father's Day present" - Emotional Jalen Williams' dad beams with pride as forward comes out as real 'power' in Game 5
Emotional Jalen Williams' dad beams with pride as forward comes out as real 'power' in Game 5 (Image Credit: Getty Images) Jalen Williams' parents rooted for him from the courtside while he crushed the Indiana Pacers with his 40-point blockbuster performance. After the game, Jalen Williams' father, Ronald, spoke highly of his son and expressed happiness at his early success in the NBA . Ronald called the performance 'Late Father's Day' present. Jalen Williams' parents come from an Air Force background, which helped them instill virtues like discipline and accountability in their sons. Jalen Williams' dad, Ronald, accepted his 40-point masterpiece as late Father's Day gift Jalen Williams delivered a power-packed performance in Game 5 and posted his career-high 40 points. His father, Ronald Williams, and mother, Nicole Williams, cheered him on from the courtside. An emotional Ronald spoke to reporters after the game, expressing how he felt about his son's performance. He said: 'Definitely a great night!' Beyond proud to see all the hard work that he's put in over the years, and have it come to fruition this early in his career… Just beyond blessed to be able to experience that.' He summed up his thoughts on a lighter note, saying, 'Very late Father's Day present, I'll take it.' Jalen's parents gave him a warm hug after his victorious time in Game 5. He crushed the Indiana Pacers' defense completely and achieved a career-high 40 points, showing his unmatched skill in the craft. All about Jalen Williams' parents, Ronald and Nicole Williams Jalen Williams owes a lot of his success in the NBA to his upbringing and loving family atmosphere. Both his parents worked for the United States Air Force. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Adidas Three Shorts With 60% Discount, Limited Stock Available Original Adidas Shop Now Undo According to a feature published at Playoffs, Jalen's father, Ronald, served as a jet engine mechanic and logistics specialist in the US Air Force for 24 years. His mother, Nicole Williams, also served in the US Air Force, but as a medical professional. She served for 12 years, and later took on the job of family nurse practitioner and juggled between her profession and her mama duties. Meet Jalen Williams' MODEL Girlfriend, Parents, Brother, Sister, Life style, NBA Career, Net worth. Jalen imbibes the basketball skills from her mother, who played during her time at the Air Force Academy. OKC Thunder's power forward has a younger brother, Cody Williams, who is also a rising basketball star and plays for Utah. Also Read: NBA fans react as Oklahoma City Thunder player Jalen Williams fined $25,000 for wearing wrong T-shirt: 'It's fashion' Jalen Williams demonstrates exceptional accountability and discipline, which he has derived from his parents, understandably. A supportive environment at home has helped him shape his career in the right direction. He has indeed proven himself with a smashing 40-point show in a high-stakes match like Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
NBC Sports
06-06-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
‘We have been here before.' Thunder players try to look ahead in aftermath of painful Game 1 loss
OKLAHOMA CITY — 'It sucks, but we have been here before.' Jalen Williams' summation of Oklahoma City's gut-punch Game 1 loss — where the Thunder led until Tyrese Haliburton's shot with 0.3 on the clock — summed up the postgame mood of the Thunder. HALIBURTON WINS GAME 1 FOR THE PACERS. THEY TRAILED BY 15. ANOTHER CRAZY INDIANA COMEBACK 🚨 Disappointed? Absolutely. However, the Thunder dropped Game 1 at home to Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets in the second round and came back to win that series in seven games. After Haliburton's shot, OKC players drew on that experience and how they had turned things around. 'We played good enough to win that game, controlled it for the most part. Was up double-digits most of that game, as well,' Alex Caruso said of the Game 1 loss to Denver. 'Then they made some big shots. We made a couple mistakes down the stretch to give them free throws. There's some similar stuff from that. I think moving forward, the mentality of this team is good.' The Thunder's postgame vibes flowed from their leaders. 'The biggest experience we've had is understanding that every game's a new game,' Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said. 'The most important game of the series is always the next one, regardless of the outcome… Would've liked to get the game, but need to be a better game in Game 2.' 'The series isn't first to one, it's first to four,' Gilgeous-Alexander said. 'We have four more games to get, they have three. That's just where we are. We got to understand that and we got to get to four before they get to three, if we want to win the NBA championship. It's that simple. It's not rocket science. We lost Game 1. We have to be better.' The other postgame theme from the Thunder's perspective was that they lost the game more than the Pacers took it from them. 'It sounds weird — it wasn't like they won the game, but I feel like we lost the game,' Isaiah Hartenstein said, speaking for a lot of Thunder players. 'There was a lot of things where it was closeouts, executing and slowing down the pace a little too much at the end.' 'We lost the game. I thought we played good enough to win. We just didn't finish the game,' Caruso said. 'Credit to them, that's how they've played for the whole post-season. They kind of strayed true to themselves, their brand of basketball. They threw in a couple big shots down the stretch.' The team's mantra seemed to be 'it's just one game.' 'It counts the same as when we lost by 40 in Minnesota in the last series. Counts the same as when we lost by two or three at Denver Game 3 that series. It's all worth one,' Caruso said. Game 2 is Sunday in Oklahoma City. Drop that one and the postgame mood from the Thunder may be very different.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NBA Fines Player $25,000 For Wearing Classic '80s Band T-Shirt
Jalen Williams' choice of attire for his post-game interview was "one step beyond" for the NBA. Jalen kept it cool and casual on Sunday's post-game press conference after his team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, crushed the Denver Nuggets, 125-93, to advance to the Western Conference Finals. Advertisement During the May 18 presser, the All-Star forward wore a black jacket, chains, and a shirt for the second-wave ska/pop band Madness. The white shirt featured the red silhouettes of dancers (each spelling out the band's name) grooving under the words "[Explicative] ART / LET'S DANCE." It's unclear if Jalen is a fan of two-tone ska or if he picked up the shirt because of its message. However, he's clearly $25,000 poorer. The NBA announced a day after his press conference that Jalen was fined for "wearing clothing with profane language." You can see Jalen's shirt in the footage of TikTok user 3ptcnvrsn. Jalen scored 24 points, had seven assists and five rebounds during the dramatic game seven between the Nuggets and the Thunder. His actions certainly helped his team secure a spot in the conference finals. Advertisement Madness formed in Camden Town, London, in 1976. They were part of the "second wave" of ska that fused Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae with elements of punk, new wave and pop. Madness helped popularize the sound alongside bands like the Specials, the Selecter, The Beat, and Bad Manners. Madness found commercial success with songs like "One Step Beyond," "Baggy Trousers," "House of Fun," and "Our House—their first big hit in the United States. The band continues to perform, having released its twelfth album, Theatre of the Absurd Presents C'est la Vie, in 2023. Jalen Williams will soon have to pick out a league-approved outfit. The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first game of the NBA Western Conference Finals tonight (Tuesday, May 20). Related: Notorious '80s Band Shares Clip of 'Greatest American Bandstand Appearance'
