Jalen Williams believes his presence might have modified the result of the Western Convention Finals, although he was cautious to not dwell on hypothetical situations after Oklahoma Metropolis’s elimination.
The Thunder ahead missed a lot of the collection resulting from harm however expressed confidence that he would have made a significant affect had he been accessible.
“I don’t do the hypothetical factor an excessive amount of as a result of it doesn’t resolve something that’s occurring proper now,” Williams stated. “However to humor your query, clearly I believe I might have made an affect. I believe we might have gained if I performed.”
Williams pointed to the truth that Oklahoma Metropolis pushed San Antonio to seven video games regardless of his absence, arguing that his return possible would have helped slightly than harm the staff’s possibilities.
“We went to seven with them with out me taking part in. I don’t suppose I make us worse. That’s actually my reply to that.”
On the identical time, Williams credited the Spurs for benefiting from the chance in entrance of them and stated the Thunder must wait for an additional probability to face San Antonio.
“It’s additionally hats off to (San Antonio). What would you like them to do about me being harm? … We’ll simply have to attend till we meet once more sooner or later.”
In the meantime, fellow Thunder guard Cason Wallace addressed his future after ending a breakout season that earned him All-Defensive Second Group honors.
Though he’s eligible for a rookie-scale extension, Wallace stated contract talks should not at present his focus.
“Love the Thunder. However you realize I’m extra targeted on getting higher this summer time and having the ability to go on the market and compete subsequent season,” Wallace stated.
As a substitute, the previous lottery decide is concentrating on enhancing his recreation and serving to Oklahoma Metropolis return stronger subsequent season after its playoff disappointment.
Thunder Notes: SGA, J-Dub, Mitchell, Wallace, Extra https://t.co/iHltFivgh5
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