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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – APRIL 12: Jaylin Williams #6 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates a … More 3-point shot during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on April 12, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) Getty Images The Oklahoma City Thunder just extended Jaylin Williams, their 6’8 backup center, to a three-year deal worth $24 million. To some, it seem like a lot for a player who is on the fringe of the rotation in the playoffs, but Williams – who turns 23 today – is both young, skilled, and quite underrated. Let’s get into it. Effective player, who’s buried on the bench Williams has a lot going for him. Not only is he a 39% shooter from three-point territory for his career, he’s also a formidable passer at his size, and position. Williams gathered 120 assists in just 784 minutes this season, a frankly ridiculous number for a player who spent 74% of his minutes at center, and the rest at power forward. While triple-doubles have never been a reliable indicator of, well, anything, it is noteworthy that Williams gathered three of them this season, thus also showcasing his ability as a rebounder, of which he grabbed 5.6 per game in just 16.7 minutes. On a deal that will average $8 million per year, Williams becomes the perfect backup insurance for the Thunder, should Isaiah Hartenstein and/or Chet Holmgren miss time. The team drafted fellow big man Thomas Sorber out of Georgetown in the draft, at #15, but Williams should very much be able to play alongside…

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