Jalen Williams, a key player for the Oklahoma City Thunder, recently celebrated his first experience with alcohol two days after the NBA Championship, holding premium drinks such as Don Julio and Moet. Despite previously disliking alcohol, Williams described feeling good and loose during the celebration. Following the championship, the Thunder secured long-term contracts for their core trio—Jalen Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Chet Holmgren—with a combined value of up to $822 million. Williams himself signed a five-year extension worth $287 million, a deal he described as surreal and life-changing, achieved within three years. He also revealed that the contract allowed him to retire his parents, both of whom served in the Air Force, marking a significant personal milestone. Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is set to earn over $78 million in the 2030/31 season. The Thunder's commitment to their championship core positions them well for long-term contention in the NBA.
Jalen Williams accomplished another goal of his 🥹💙 (via @TMZ) https://t.co/winMhrPJkS
Jalen Williams on his contract extension: "It's surreal... it's wild because it happened really fast, like within the span of three years, my life is completely different. But yeah, I mean, it's cool. I've been fortunate enough to retire my parents." via @TMZ_Sports https://t.co/CNgeIm0ydD
Jalen Williams says he’s retiring his parents, who both served in the Air Force. Respect. https://t.co/IXcM7esdHO