Jalen Williams Has Message to OKC Thunder Fans Regarding Local Celebration originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Fans across the entirety of the Oklahoma City metro -- and the state of Oklahoma, for that matter -- are enjoying the summer as their local Thunder are NBA champions.

Battling a heat wave, the Oklahoma City Thunder were rewarded an extra gift at the end of their NBA championship parade a little over a month ago. Sharing the stage with OKC Mayor David Holt, 21 individuals — including all 18 players — received a holiday.

The Oklahoma City Thunder won the 2024-25 NBA Championship and forward Jalen Williams was a big part of it. Williams showcased a versatile two-way game as he dazzled on both offense and defense, from beyond the three-point arc to inside the paint.