Two Vietnamese-born Basketball Stars to Play in the NBA
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- 30 Jun 2022
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After being named in the NBA Draft 2022 (rookie selection day), Jaylin Williams became the first Vietnamese-born player in history to be selected and join the Oklahoma City Thunder team to compete in the NBA.
20-year-old center position player Jaylin Williams is 208 cm tall, 109 kg, and plays in the NBA. Jaylin is regarded by scouts as being an excellent defender who is prepared to compete strongly. Jaylin Williams played a total of 63 games for the University of Arkansas in NCAA Division 1 over the course of two seasons. He and his teammates took part in the NCAA March Madness, and after falling to Duke University with a score of 69-78, they advanced to the round of 8 strongest teams. Jaylin Williams is one step closer to realizing his NBA ambition after being the first player of Vietnamese descent to be chosen in the NBA Draft.
He will quickly dock at the Oklahoma City Thunder and finish some relevant tasks. Jaylin is quite likely to feel what it's like to compete in the NBA Summer League, which will take place in July.
Jaylin Williams competed in the NCAA, the US collegiate level competition, during the 2021/22 season. For the Arkansas Razorbacks, he made 37 appearances, playing roughly 32 minutes per game while averaging 10.9 points and 9.8 rebounds. This accomplishment is excellent.
This Vietnamese-born athlete should have plenty of opportunities to shine starting in the following season because his average team is weak and frequently prioritizes young guys like Thunder. He won't be able to sign a guaranteed contract because he was chosen in the second round and instead will face a lot more obstacles.
Vietnamese basketball continues to have excellent news after winning silver with twin sisters Truong Thao My and Truong Thao Vy in the 31st SEA Games. A significant effort was made to encourage the growth of this sport along the S-shaped stretch of land.
In Fort Smith, Arkansas, Jaylin Williams was born and raised. His parents are Michael and Linda Williams. Grandparents came to the country as children. Although nothing is known about Jaylin's parents, they have always been in favor of the sport that their son has chosen. Linda from Vietnam, in particular, is a basketball enthusiast. Read More...
