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SGA & Williams: Thunder Stars Forge Future
31 Jul
Summary
- Gilgeous-Alexander and Williams are training together this summer.
- Jalen Williams is recovering from two wrist surgeries and hamstring issues.
- The Thunder are considered title favorites alongside the Spurs.
As the NBA offseason progresses into August, the Oklahoma City Thunder are focusing on player development. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, the team's key All-NBA talents, have been actively training together this summer. Social media has shown them collaborating with Nem Ilic, a trainer known for working with MVP-caliber players. This joint effort is crucial as Gilgeous-Alexander seeks to sustain his status as one of the league's top performers, with two consecutive MVP-caliber seasons already under his belt.
Williams, on the other hand, is working towards a strong comeback after a season significantly impacted by injuries. He underwent two wrist surgeries and suffered multiple hamstring strains, which disrupted his previous elite standing. The Thunder organization is optimistic that this past season was an anomaly for him.
With the team considered among the championship favorites, alongside the San Antonio Spurs, the success of the Thunder hinges heavily on the combined efforts and health of Gilgeous-Alexander and Williams for the upcoming 2026-27 season.
