Roughly an hour away from the place that once chronicled his highflying gifts on the collegiate scene, Jalen Williams used 2025’s All-Star Game to confirm that he still knows his way through California traffic. Nearly unrivaled in his efficiency numbers as a cutter throughout 2024-25’s first half, the Oklahoma City Thunder star mixes athleticism and court IQ, recognizing his teammate’s trapped and troubled position along the dunker’s spot. Slicing through the floor’s middle with purpose, Williams positions himself perfectly to retrieve an alley-oop lob, introducing himself to the scoring column with a two-handed flush. The updated in-game format only allowed for seven minutes of action for Williams, but in limited time, the do-it-all swingman added a two-point, one-assist, one-steal, one-block contribution. Team Kenny’s Young Stars fell shy of victory, but Williams’ status as a first-time All-Star remained well-celebrated on February 16, 2025. · Feb 17, 2025