Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams has an idea to fix it: give out two Defensive Player of the Year awards. Williams also lobbied for a third All-Defensive team.

At the end of the season, besides the DPOY award, the NBA decides the players that are on the first and second All-Defensive teams. However, the offense gets three teams which Williams said on the “The Young Man And The Three” show that he has a “big thing with that.”

Oklahoma City received more unfortunate injury news this week, with the turf toe diagnosis for rookie point guard Ajay Mitchell. The Thunder’s backup ball handler has had a breakout season and contributed more than anyone could’ve expected in year one.

While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a shoo-in to be named an All-Star starter for a second straight season, the Oklahoma City Thunder have their work cut out for them to help Jalen Williams make his first career All-Star bid.

Oklahoma City All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Thunder forward Jalen Williams discussed the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Gilgeous-Alexander endorsed Williams for his first nod, while Jalen had a surprising take on potentially making his first appearance.